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N215 XAN

1996 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,797 mi
Last recorded88,797 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN215 XAN
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 88,797 miles

Front Tyre perished

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 88,519 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 88,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 87,923 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

number plate deteriorated

play in rear drive bearing

Pass 10 Sep 2018 87,086 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 86,295 miles

Horn detreating advise renewal.

Rear brake slightly binding

Rear disc scored, worn. advise renewal.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 85,085 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 84,078 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 84,075 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 83,035 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 83,035 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 81,055 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 78,321 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 75,558 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 72,576 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 72,576 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 69,050 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 65,515 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 60,209 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 54,628 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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N215 XAN is a 1996 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N215 XAN, 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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N215 XAN is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 2 February 1996.

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