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M398 LAD

1995 BMW R Series

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,042 mi
Last recorded73,042 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW R Series44,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM398 LAD
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 73,042 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 71,738 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 69,855 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 65,957 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 64,911 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 62,309 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 58,874 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 58,034 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 57,600 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 57,600 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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M398 LAD is a 1995 BMW R Series in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M398 LAD, 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 M398 LAD registered?

M398 LAD is a 1995 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is M398 LAD safe to buy?

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