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N370 VBU

1995 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

41,346 mi
Last recorded41,346 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 1995 BMW R85038,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN370 VBU
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 41,346 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 41,325 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 40,784 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2020 40,579 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 40,570 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 40,448 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 39,936 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 38,837 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 37,402 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 37,970 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 37,016 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,784 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 35,784 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 35,782 miles

Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Apr 2012 34,118 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 32,258 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 30,858 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 29,366 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 26,741 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 25,246 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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N370 VBU is a 1995 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1995 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 38,880 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 N370 VBU, 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 31 years old, this BMW R850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N370 VBU registered?

N370 VBU is a 1995 BMW R850, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N370 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N370 VBU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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