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N782 TJW

1996 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,932 mi
Last recorded20,932 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN782 TJW
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 20,932 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 20,223 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 20,223 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2006 18,277 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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N782 TJW is a 1996 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N782 TJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N782 TJW registered?

N782 TJW is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N782 TJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N782 TJW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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