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N220 FCA

1996 BMW R850

Grey Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,451 mi
Last recorded105,451 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN220 FCA
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 105,451 miles

front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 18 Aug 2018 105,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on buttons (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 105,436 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn hub pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on buttons (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2016 94,207 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 79,926 miles

There is play in the front disc floating mounts

Fail 22 Jun 2015 79,727 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

The front tyre has worn unevenly

There is play in the front disc floating mounts

Pass 23 Jun 2014 62,762 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 44,718 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 44,718 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 42,670 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 39,782 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 37,942 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 32,459 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 30,775 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 30,244 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 29,193 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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N220 FCA is a 1996 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N220 FCA, 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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What year was N220 FCA registered?

N220 FCA is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N220 FCA safe to buy?

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