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D5 SAT

1996 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,662 mi
Last recorded9,662 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 SAT
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 9,662 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 9,662 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 9,650 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 9,650 miles

Stop lamp not working not working when front brake is applied. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 9,632 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 9,580 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 9,512 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 2,449 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 9,475 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 9,437 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 9,329 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 9,268 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 9,122 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 9,119 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 8,748 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R850?

Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,046
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 187
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 133
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 118
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 106
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 69
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D5 SAT is a 1996 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 37,347 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 R850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D5 SAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R850 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this BMW R850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D5 SAT registered?

D5 SAT is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 9 October 1996.

Is D5 SAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 SAT shows 15 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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