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M56 URC

1995 BMW R850

Red Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,986 mi
Last recorded24,986 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW R85038,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM56 URC
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 24,986 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 24,811 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 24,702 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 24,506 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 24,283 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 24,283 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 23,740 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 23,391 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 22,982 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 22,375 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 21,362 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 20,459 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 19,771 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 18,776 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 17,909 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 16,875 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 16,875 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 15,967 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 15,042 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 15,034 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 14,129 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 12,988 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 11,162 miles

Brake lever slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 10,261 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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M56 URC is a 1995 BMW R850 in Red with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M56 URC, 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 M56 URC registered?

M56 URC is a 1995 BMW R850, first registered on 4 July 1995.

Is M56 URC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M56 URC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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