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M831 TPP

1995 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,998 mi
Last recorded90,998 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW R85038,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM831 TPP
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2026 90,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre perished

Battery insecure likely to short circuit against fuel tank

Pass 7 May 2020 90,133 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Floating dics bobbins loose (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 88,814 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 87,174 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 85,591 miles

Free play ln both front floating discs

Pass 10 Apr 2015 84,906 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 83,530 miles

slight damage to front wheel rim

slight free play in both front floating discs

Pass 18 Sep 2012 83,065 miles

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

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

slight free play in front brake disc fully floating rivets

Pass 9 Sep 2011 81,207 miles

Front floating disc bobbins starting to wear and have some play.

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 79,046 miles

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

Front floating discs have slight sideways play in bobbins

Luggage frame corroding.

Fail 7 Sep 2010 79,013 miles

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

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

Front floating discs have slight sideways play in bobbins

Luggage frame corroding.

Fail 17 Feb 2009 75,095 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 75,095 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 70,717 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 70,636 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 63,851 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 55,847 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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M831 TPP is a 1995 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 M831 TPP, 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.

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M831 TPP is a 1995 BMW R850, first registered on 6 March 1995.

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