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N233 YTO

1996 BMW R850

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,259 mi
Last recorded18,259 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN233 YTO
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 18,259 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively hub pinion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 18,254 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2016 17,248 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 17,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.5)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 17,236 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 16,643 miles

tyres old

Pass 2 Nov 2007 16,542 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 15,682 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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N233 YTO is a 1996 BMW R850 in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N233 YTO, 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 N233 YTO registered?

N233 YTO is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N233 YTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N233 YTO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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