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N347 PHX

1996 BMW R850

Grey Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

51,396 mi
Last recorded51,396 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN347 PHX
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 51,396 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Front fork seals slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 51,396 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 50,913 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 48,915 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 47,851 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 47,524 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 46,164 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 44,852 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 43,556 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2018 43,556 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 42,240 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 4,157 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 4,157 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 40,321 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 37,426 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 37,426 miles

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)

Fail 5 Nov 2011 31,253 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 31,253 miles

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2010 30,654 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 30,619 miles

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)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 30,619 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 27,060 miles

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 27,060 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 25,116 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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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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