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N892 PJT

1996 BMW R850

Grey Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,393 mi
Last recorded74,393 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN892 PJT
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 74,393 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 74,393 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 74,392 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 74,392 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure torque arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 67,624 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

l/h indicator warning light not working

Pass 12 Sep 2017 66,858 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 65,112 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 63,370 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 59,376 miles

small amount of float in front disc

Pass 5 Feb 2010 56,798 miles

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

Outer Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2008 52,053 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 51,989 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 48,449 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 42,661 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2005

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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N892 PJT is a 1996 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N892 PJT, 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 N892 PJT registered?

N892 PJT is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N892 PJT safe to buy?

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