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N207 CJA

1996 BMW R850

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,515 mi
Last recorded40,515 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN207 CJA
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 May 2016 40,515 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 39,632 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,942 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 34,920 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,909 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 30,818 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 29,085 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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N207 CJA is a 1996 BMW R850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 N207 CJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N207 CJA registered?

N207 CJA is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 13 May 1996.

Is N207 CJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N207 CJA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N207 CJA have outstanding finance?

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