MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,629 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn front disc free play (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre coming close to limts (4.1.3(ii))
Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted Aim (1.6)
Steering headbearing has slight free play Top bearing worn in upper yoke. (2.2.2)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play Top bearing worn in upper yoke. (2.2.2)
Slight play in front brake disc bobbins.
Slight play in front steering balljoint.
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Slight play in front brake disc bobbins.
Slight play in front steering balljoint.
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Slight wear in front brake disc bobbins.
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P196 GKO 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 78.9%.
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 P196 GKO, 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 P196 GKO registered?
P196 GKO is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 1 October 1996.
Is P196 GKO safe to buy?
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