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N86 JEX

1996 BMW R850

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

42,073 mi
Last recorded42,073 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN86 JEX
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 42,073 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 41,269 miles
Pass 27 May 2024 39,666 miles

Engine oil low on glass

Pass 31 May 2023 39,079 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 38,370 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 37,891 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 36,757 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 36,757 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 35,155 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 34,359 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 34,353 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 23,850 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 32,205 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 32,202 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake gripping very slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2006 31,341 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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N86 JEX is a 1996 BMW R850 in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N86 JEX, 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 N86 JEX registered?

N86 JEX is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N86 JEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N86 JEX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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