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M340 RJH

1995 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,456 mi
Last recorded85,456 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW R Series44,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM340 RJH
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 85,456 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 82,706 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 82,706 miles

Nearside Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 81,094 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 81,094 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2023 78,001 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 75,008 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 74,715 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 69,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 69,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 61,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

front and rear tyres uneven wear

Fail 2 Aug 2018 61,918 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

front and rear tyres uneven wear

Fail 1 Aug 2018 61,908 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

front and rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 24 Mar 2016 54,029 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 54,029 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2009 53,471 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 52,945 miles

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

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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M340 RJH is a 1995 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M340 RJH, 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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What year was M340 RJH registered?

M340 RJH is a 1995 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 January 1995.

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