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N98 KWW

1996 BMW R850

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,559 mi
Last recorded59,559 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN98 KWW
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 59,559 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 58,958 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 58,937 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2021 57,158 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 54,995 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Sidestand switch inop.

Fail 21 Jan 2020 54,995 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Sidestand switch inop.

Pass 25 Jan 2019 52,485 miles

rear caliper clip missing

Pass 2 Jan 2018 48,067 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 43,832 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 46,587 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 42,488 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 38,906 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 35,938 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 34,984 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 34,409 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 34,409 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 30,063 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 27,284 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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N98 KWW is a 1996 BMW R850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N98 KWW, 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 N98 KWW registered?

N98 KWW is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N98 KWW safe to buy?

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