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N135 MGP

1996 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

19,318 mi
Last recorded19,318 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN135 MGP
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 19,318 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 19,287 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 18,932 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 18,235 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 18,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 17,194 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 16,307 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 15,417 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 15,417 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 14,574 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 13,750 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 13,020 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 12,337 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 12,337 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 11,668 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 10,896 miles

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

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

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

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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N135 MGP is a 1996 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N135 MGP, 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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N135 MGP is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is N135 MGP safe to buy?

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