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N428 BJN

1995 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,818 mi
Last recorded72,818 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW R85038,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN428 BJN
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 72,818 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 70,771 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 70,691 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 67,866 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2021 67,859 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 67,341 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 61,372 miles

Steering damper slightly loose (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 56,731 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Jan 2016 54,818 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 49,895 miles

rear tyre has cuts but not considered dangerous

Pass 10 Apr 2014 45,846 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 45,846 miles

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

Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,427 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,569 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,458 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Apr 2010 33,894 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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))

Pass 18 Feb 2009 33,879 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,196 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 30,996 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

front brake pads low

front tyre low

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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N428 BJN is a 1995 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N428 BJN, 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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N428 BJN is a 1995 BMW R850, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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