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P137 LJN

1996 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

51,332 mi
Last recorded51,332 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 LJN
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 51,332 miles

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

Front tyre perished

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

Pass 23 May 2020 50,788 miles

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

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

Front tyre perished

Pass 30 Mar 2019 50,752 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 50,608 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 50,272 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,078 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 47,879 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 46,275 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,282 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 44,369 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 May 2011 44,369 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 43,068 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 43,068 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 40,491 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 40,434 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 40,400 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 4,034 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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P137 LJN is a 1996 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P137 LJN, 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 P137 LJN registered?

P137 LJN is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 7 December 1996.

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