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N450 DAS

1996 BMW R850

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

31,748 mi
Last recorded31,748 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN450 DAS
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 31,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 31,719 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 31,688 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 31,622 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 31,488 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 31,335 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 31,244 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 31,244 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 30,960 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 30,858 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 May 2009 30,620 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 30,141 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 29,863 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 29,481 miles

Front brake slight bind

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

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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N450 DAS is a 1996 BMW R850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 N450 DAS, 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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What year was N450 DAS registered?

N450 DAS is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 11 July 1996.

Is N450 DAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N450 DAS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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