MOT Status
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49,028 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
front brakes binding slightly
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
front brakes binding slightly
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
steering damper slightly worn
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
steering damper slightly worn
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
steering damper weak
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
steering damper weak
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
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N153 DSR is a 1996 BMW R850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 N153 DSR, 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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N153 DSR is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 5 April 1996.
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