MOT Status
ValidMileage
104,055 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)
Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
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N242 EKU is a 1996 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 N242 EKU, 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 N242 EKU registered?
N242 EKU is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 1 May 1996.
Is N242 EKU safe to buy?
The MOT history for N242 EKU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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