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M336 TRA

1995 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,552 mi
Last recorded88,552 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1995 BMW R Series44,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM336 TRA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 88,552 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 88,542 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 88,010 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 87,357 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2018 86,061 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 85,023 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 84,781 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 81,758 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 81,327 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2013 77,268 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 76,117 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2012 76,117 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside lower brake caliper bolt fouls ABS toothed ring(which is distorted) slightly

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2011 70,945 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 70,945 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 66,750 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 66,750 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 52,660 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 41,746 miles

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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M336 TRA is a 1995 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M336 TRA, 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.

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M336 TRA is a 1995 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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