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M456 VGR

1995 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,470 mi
Last recorded19,470 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1995 BMW R Series44,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM456 VGR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 19,470 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 19,062 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 19,044 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 18,430 miles

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Fail 11 Jun 2007 18,430 miles

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Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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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M456 VGR is a 1995 BMW R Series in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M456 VGR, 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 M456 VGR registered?

M456 VGR is a 1995 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is M456 VGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M456 VGR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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