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N304 VPG

1996 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

27,642 mi
Last recorded27,642 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN304 VPG
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 27,642 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 27,499 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 27,386 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 26,889 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 26,701 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 26,620 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,144 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 25,821 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 24,848 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 24,593 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 24,305 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 24,305 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 22,899 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 22,325 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 21,803 miles

slightly damp around master cylinder area on first look but no evidence of leakage though test customer said new piston fitted and bleed

Pass 28 Jun 2007 21,053 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 20,228 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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N304 VPG is a 1996 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 N304 VPG, 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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N304 VPG is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 16 May 1996.

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