MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,739 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P298 FNV is a 1996 BMW R850 in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 P298 FNV, 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 P298 FNV registered?
P298 FNV is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 17 December 1996.
Is P298 FNV safe to buy?
The MOT history for P298 FNV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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