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N478 DDB

1996 BMW R850

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,073 mi
Last recorded52,073 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN478 DDB
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2009 52,073 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 52,048 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 51,449 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 50,757 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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N478 DDB is a 1996 BMW R850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N478 DDB, 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

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What year was N478 DDB registered?

N478 DDB is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 2 October 1996.

Is N478 DDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N478 DDB shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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