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N218 GLR

1996 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,061 mi
Last recorded29,061 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN218 GLR
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2025 29,061 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 28,953 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 28,264 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 27,268 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 26,621 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 25,620 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 24,034 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 21,673 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 18,286 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 14,563 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 14,560 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 14,367 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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N218 GLR is a 1996 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N218 GLR, 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 N218 GLR registered?

N218 GLR is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is N218 GLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N218 GLR shows 12 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 N218 GLR have outstanding finance?

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