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N645 AMO

1996 BMW R850

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,747 mi
Last recorded96,747 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN645 AMO
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2022 96,747 miles

Front Brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2022 96,747 miles

Front Brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 96,721 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 96,730 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 93,258 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 93,254 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 93,254 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 90,446 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 82,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Rubber on rear master cylinder split

Slight bind on rear wheel ( not excessive )

Fail 16 Jan 2008 82,373 miles

Offside Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake master cylinder slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 71,513 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2006 71,503 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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N645 AMO is a 1996 BMW R850 in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N645 AMO, 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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N645 AMO is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 21 May 1996.

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