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N269 VPM

1996 BMW R850

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,227 mi
Last recorded39,227 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN269 VPM
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 39,227 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 39,222 miles

Front Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 39,179 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2014 38,772 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 38,771 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 38,755 miles

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 38,154 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,340 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 37,340 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 36,728 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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N269 VPM is a 1996 BMW R850 in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N269 VPM, 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 N269 VPM registered?

N269 VPM is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N269 VPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N269 VPM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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