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M417 UYC

1995 BMW R850

Grey Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,752 mi
Last recorded29,752 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW R85038,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM417 UYC
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2011 29,752 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 29,322 miles

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

front brake binding slightly,recommend front brake calipers stripped and serviced.

indicator cancel button stuck in when first used,which stopped indicators from flashing more than once,but after a couple of presses it then worked ok.recommend strip and clean switch or replace it.

rear brake binding slightly,recommend caliper stripped and serviced.

slight trace of oil on nearside front fork leg.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 28,631 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 26,378 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 24,332 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 23,283 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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M417 UYC is a 1995 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1995 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 38,880 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M417 UYC, 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 31 years old, this BMW R850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M417 UYC registered?

M417 UYC is a 1995 BMW R850, first registered on 11 March 1995.

Is M417 UYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M417 UYC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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