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N132 DRE

1995 BMW R850

White Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

30,904 mi
Last recorded30,904 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1995 BMW R85038,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN132 DRE
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 30,904 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 30,546 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey BLOWING AT HEADER (7.1.1b)

Rear CRACKS IN TYRE SIDEWALL

Fail 20 Jun 2017 30,535 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Cracks In Sidewall

Pass 9 Jun 2016 29,691 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 29,190 miles

rear tyre is close to the limit in the centre of the tread

Pass 17 Apr 2010 26,584 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 26,584 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 26,315 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 26,310 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 26,141 miles

Front Brake master cylinder has a seized master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 26,141 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 21,314 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 21,314 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 14,920 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 14,920 miles

Centre Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2006 14,920 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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N132 DRE is a 1995 BMW R850 in White with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N132 DRE, 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 N132 DRE registered?

N132 DRE is a 1995 BMW R850, first registered on 6 October 1995.

Is N132 DRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N132 DRE shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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