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N62 WOM

1996 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,010 mi
Last recorded79,010 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN62 WOM
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 79,010 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))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 75,039 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 75,039 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 74,696 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 74,442 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 74,393 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 73,677 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 71,738 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 71,738 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 71,421 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 71,123 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 71,123 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 70,575 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 70,161 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 69,772 miles

rear tyre @ 2.00 mm

Fail 1 Jul 2008 69,765 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 67,462 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 64,332 miles

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

front brake pads slightly moving in calipur

Fail 5 Oct 2006 64,332 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 61,309 miles

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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N62 WOM is a 1996 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N62 WOM, 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 N62 WOM registered?

N62 WOM is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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