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P684 NMJ

1996 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,166 mi
Last recorded126,166 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW R Series45,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP684 NMJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 126,166 miles

1 Exhaust stud broken on each side

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 126,166 miles

Nearside Lower Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Offside Lower Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 126,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Jan 2011 126,021 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 120,195 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 117,645 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 102,359 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 81,575 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Nov 2005 60,322 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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P684 NMJ is a 1996 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 45,396 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 P684 NMJ, 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 30 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P684 NMJ registered?

P684 NMJ is a 1996 BMW R Series, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is P684 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P684 NMJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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