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N702 JUG

1996 BMW R850

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,589 mi
Last recorded42,589 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN702 JUG
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 42,589 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 41,675 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 40,932 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 33,894 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 33,887 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 32,756 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 5 Mar 2013 30,159 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 25,050 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 24,090 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 23,230 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,930 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 22,084 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 22,084 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 21,457 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 21,457 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 20,848 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 20,786 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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N702 JUG is a 1996 BMW R850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N702 JUG, 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 N702 JUG registered?

N702 JUG is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is N702 JUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N702 JUG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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