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N627 VJB

1995 BMW R850

Grey Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

74,143 mi
Last recorded74,143 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW R85038,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN627 VJB
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 74,143 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 74,140 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 72,115 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 72,115 miles

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

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 70,318 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 68,386 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 67,484 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 64,805 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 64,805 miles

Front Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 63,342 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 63,342 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 63,342 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 60,802 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2007 60,802 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2005 56,840 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Fail 15 Oct 2005 56,802 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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N627 VJB is a 1995 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N627 VJB, 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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N627 VJB is a 1995 BMW R850, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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