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N220 GLR

1996 BMW R850

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,502 mi
Last recorded44,502 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN220 GLR
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 44,502 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 42,763 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 42,763 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 39,745 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 38,202 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 9 May 2006 34,279 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 GLR is a 1996 BMW R850 in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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.

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What year was N220 GLR registered?

N220 GLR is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N220 GLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N220 GLR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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