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N288 VPM

1996 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

11,430 mi
Last recorded11,430 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN288 VPM
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 11,430 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 11,151 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 11,039 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 10,739 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 10,714 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 10,425 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 10,040 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 9,923 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 9,798 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 9,628 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 9,586 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 9,586 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 9,288 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 9,177 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 9,128 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 8,742 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 7,824 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 7,824 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 7,587 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 7,326 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 6,931 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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N288 VPM is a 1996 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 N288 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 N288 VPM registered?

N288 VPM is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N288 VPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N288 VPM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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