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BMW R Series

Red and Black · Petrol · 1995 · 1,085 cc

N388 NBOMOT history

N388 NBO is a red and black petrol BMW R Series first used on 1 Aug 1995. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 75,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2023
Mileage
75,269 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N388 NBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R Series
Colour
Red and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,085 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
1 Aug 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

N388 NBO was last recorded at 75,269 miles on 3 Aug 2022, 219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,050 miles · 14 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
219 miles
Average per year
1,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 75,269 miles
  • 2021 – 75,050 miles
  • 2019 – 74,858 miles
  • 2018 – 74,471 miles
  • 2017 – 74,004 miles
  • 2015 – 73,455 miles
  • 2014 – 71,988 miles
  • 2013 – 70,723 miles
  • 2012 – 67,268 miles
  • 2011 – 65,201 miles
  • 2010 – 64,244 miles
  • 2009 – 61,623 miles
  • 2008 – 58,443 miles
  • 2006 – 55,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,269 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • ABS warning lights do not go out on pull away.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,269 miles (+219)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    75,269 miles
    Test number
    838678648741
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass75,050 miles (+192)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,050 miles
    Test number
    128148656652
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has light perrishing on sidewalls

  3. Pass74,858 miles (+387)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,858 miles
    Test number
    991390261051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,471 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,471 miles
    Test number
    991125919587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail74,445 miles (+441)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,445 miles
    Test number
    946852289241
    • MajorFront Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass74,004 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,004 miles
    Test number
    911833781113
    • AdvisoryABS warning lights do not go out on pull away.

  7. Fail73,994 miles (+539)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,994 miles
    Test number
    375798832866
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
    • FailureRear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
    • AdvisoryAbs warning lights do not go out on pull away.
    • AdvisorySome water around fuel filler cap.

  8. Pass73,455 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    73,455 miles
    Test number
    219300695137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,988 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    71,988 miles
    Test number
    667290504256
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  10. Fail71,988 miles (+1,265)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,988 miles
    Test number
    215458894107
    • FailureSeat insecure (6.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  11. Pass70,723 miles (+3,455)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    70,723 miles
    Test number
    719648393130
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • NoteRear brake slight binding

  12. Pass67,268 miles (+2,067)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    67,268 miles
    Test number
    999246592199
    • NoteRear brake slight binding

  13. Fail65,201 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,201 miles
    Test number
    267935891136
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

  14. Pass65,201 miles (+957)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    65,201 miles
    Test number
    799545991147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,244 miles (+2,621)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    64,244 miles
    Test number
    670448480184
    • NoteRear brake slight binding

  16. Pass61,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,623 miles
    Test number
    222336179199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,623 miles (+3,180)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,623 miles
    Test number
    294426379488
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)

  18. Pass58,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    58,443 miles
    Test number
    582976838143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. PassMileage not read2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    222052137170
    • NoteFront brake slight binding
    • NoteRear brake slight binding

  20. Pass55,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    55,327 miles
    Test number
    763212026124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N388 NBO

Does N388 NBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N388 NBO expired on 13 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N388 NBO?
The MOT on N388 NBO expired on 13 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N388 NBO done?
N388 NBO was recorded at 75,269 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2022, an average of 1,227 miles a year.
Has N388 NBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N388 NBO has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on N388 NBO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on N388 NBO find?
N388 NBO passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake binding but not excessively; front brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort; rear brake binding but not excessively.

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