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P21 JHE

1996 BMW R850

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,759 mi
Last recorded21,759 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 JHE
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2007 21,759 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 JHE is a 1996 BMW R850 in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P21 JHE, 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 JHE registered?

P21 JHE is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P21 JHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P21 JHE shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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