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N169 RPH

1995 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

53,267 mi
Last recorded53,267 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW R85038,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN169 RPH
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 53,267 miles

Rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 9 Mar 2024 52,505 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 52,505 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 52,326 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 51,218 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 47,756 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 44,426 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 44,416 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 42,000 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 41,773 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 39,324 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,076 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 37,276 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 36,540 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 36,426 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 35,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 32,553 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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N169 RPH 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 88.2%.

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 N169 RPH, 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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What year was N169 RPH registered?

N169 RPH is a 1995 BMW R850, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N169 RPH safe to buy?

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