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N497 UPA

1996 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,866 mi
Last recorded34,866 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN497 UPA
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 34,866 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 34,866 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 34,577 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 33,576 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 31,187 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 29,465 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 29,465 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 28,994 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 26,270 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 23,918 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 19,413 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 17,034 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 16,646 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 15,979 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 15,979 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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N497 UPA is a 1996 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 N497 UPA, 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 N497 UPA?

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What year was N497 UPA registered?

N497 UPA is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 22 April 1996.

Is N497 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N497 UPA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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