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N836 BWE

1995 BMW R850

Silver Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,765 mi
Last recorded62,765 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 1995 BMW R85038,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN836 BWE
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 62,765 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 62,659 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 62,559 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 62,226 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 62,226 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 61,805 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 61,202 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 61,101 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 61,101 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 60,510 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Oct 2010 56,358 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 55,997 miles

both front floating connectors slight play

rear driveshaft/hub slight side play in bearing

Pass 18 Oct 2008 50,569 miles

both front, floating disc brake connectors worn

Pass 10 Nov 2007 40,579 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 38,626 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 35,407 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 35,407 miles

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

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

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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N836 BWE is a 1995 BMW R850 in Silver with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1995 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 38,880 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 N836 BWE, 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 31 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 N836 BWE registered?

N836 BWE is a 1995 BMW R850, first registered on 23 August 1995.

Is N836 BWE safe to buy?

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