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51,396 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Front fork seals slight misting (5.3.2 (b))
Rear All position lamps not working Rear light not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Front fork seals slight misting (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
front nearside oil pipe slight corrosion
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
front brake binding slightly not enough to show on test
rear brake binding slightly not enough to show on test
Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Lower Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Offside Front Lower Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Offside Rear Lower Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
Steering damper ineffective (2.1.2d)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
glass in rear tyre
l/h lower oil pipe corroded
no oil showing in sight glass
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
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N347 PHX is a 1996 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 N347 PHX, 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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N347 PHX is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 30 April 1996.
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