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P136 TBE

1996 BMW R850

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,547 mi
Last recorded91,547 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 TBE
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 91,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 90,023 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 87,083 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 87,083 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 84,346 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 81,903 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 76,145 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 71,184 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 66,410 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 61,260 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

front brake line corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 54,701 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,464 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 34,880 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,473 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 30,473 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 25,071 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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P136 TBE is a 1996 BMW R850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P136 TBE, 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.

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What year was P136 TBE registered?

P136 TBE is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P136 TBE safe to buy?

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