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P25 PYY

1996 BMW R850

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,786 mi
Last recorded93,786 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 PYY
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 93,786 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 90,923 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 87,537 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 85,079 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 121,988 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has uneven wear and cracks in tread as well (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play rear shaft diff pivot axle has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 29 Oct 2015 121,984 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has uneven wear and cracks in tread as well (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play rear shaft diff pivot axle has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Aug 2012 121,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

mainstand pivot starting to sieze,not returning fully

rear brake binding slightly,not enough to fail

Fail 3 Aug 2012 121,246 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

mainstand pivot starting to sieze,not returning fully

rear brake binding slightly,not enough to fail

Pass 4 Apr 2011 120,394 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 120,394 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 115,492 miles

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

steering damper operation weak

Fail 12 Feb 2010 115,492 miles

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

steering damper operation weak

Fail 9 Feb 2010 115,420 miles

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

rear reaction rod poor with corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2009 103,982 miles

rear brake dragging slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2008 90,621 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 76,306 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 60,699 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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P25 PYY is a 1996 BMW R850 in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P25 PYY, 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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P25 PYY is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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