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M272 HEC

1995 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

57,249 mi
Last recorded57,249 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW R Series44,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM272 HEC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 57,249 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 57,247 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2024 55,555 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 54,384 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 53,816 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 51,325 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 51,312 miles

Central Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 47,765 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 47,559 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 47,559 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2014 47,539 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,520 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,871 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,302 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2010 42,016 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 41,688 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 40,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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M272 HEC is a 1995 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1995 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 44,959 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M272 HEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 31 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M272 HEC registered?

M272 HEC is a 1995 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M272 HEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M272 HEC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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