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N660 BJA

1996 BMW R850

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

47,885 mi
Last recorded47,885 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN660 BJA
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 47,885 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 47,177 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 46,708 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shaft drive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 46,708 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shaft drive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 46,388 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 45,666 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play shaft drive (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 May 2015 45,243 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 45,243 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 44,831 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 44,519 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 44,519 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 44,206 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 43,403 miles

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

left hand telltale bulb not working

Fail 9 Jun 2009 42,308 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 42,308 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 41,666 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 40,886 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 40,885 miles

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 40,096 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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N660 BJA is a 1996 BMW R850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N660 BJA, 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 N660 BJA registered?

N660 BJA is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N660 BJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N660 BJA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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