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N283 NGT

1996 BMW R850

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,795 mi
Last recorded42,795 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 NGT
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 42,795 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 42,115 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 42,112 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,663 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 38,684 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 38,684 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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N283 NGT is a 1996 BMW R850 in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N283 NGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N283 NGT registered?

N283 NGT is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N283 NGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N283 NGT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N283 NGT have outstanding finance?

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