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P175 EOL

1996 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

40,116 mi
Last recorded40,116 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP175 EOL
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 40,116 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 40,116 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 38,444 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 38,282 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 38,279 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 37,189 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 36,092 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 36,092 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 35,634 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 33,502 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 30,753 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 28,425 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 26,726 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 25,093 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 24,306 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 24,306 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 22,915 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 21,596 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 20 Jun 2006 19,958 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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P175 EOL is a 1996 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 P175 EOL, 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 P175 EOL registered?

P175 EOL is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P175 EOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P175 EOL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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