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P21 GUK

1996 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,000 mi
Last recorded41,000 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 GUK
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 41,000 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 40,734 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 40,561 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 40,178 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 38,396 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 38,396 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 36,965 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 35,501 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 35,501 miles

Steering damper ineffective (2.1.2d)

Brake master cylinder has an excessively worn master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2008 32,743 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 29,192 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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P21 GUK is a 1996 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P21 GUK, 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 P21 GUK registered?

P21 GUK is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is P21 GUK safe to buy?

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