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N375 HHG

1996 BMW R850

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

48,618 mi
Last recorded48,618 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN375 HHG
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 48,618 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 48,558 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 48,277 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 48,111 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 47,729 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 47,414 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 46,773 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 46,236 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rivots slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 45,022 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 44,606 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 41,411 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 39,505 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 37,517 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 37,517 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 35,130 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 34,727 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 31,724 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 28,987 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 26,382 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 23,231 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Aug 2006 17,907 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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N375 HHG is a 1996 BMW R850 in Green with a 848cc 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 N375 HHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N375 HHG?

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What year was N375 HHG registered?

N375 HHG is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 20 March 1996.

Is N375 HHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N375 HHG 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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