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P32 JHE

1996 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,781 mi
Last recorded39,781 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP32 JHE
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 39,781 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 37,101 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 37,098 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2020 36,044 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 33,324 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 30,876 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 26,102 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 24,753 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 22,107 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 19,560 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 19,291 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 18,500 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 18,099 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 17,613 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 17,044 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 17,044 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 15,715 miles

FRONT AND REAR TYRES WORN 2.00MM

SLIGHT PLAY IN PARA/LEVER BEARINGS

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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P32 JHE is a 1996 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P32 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 P32 JHE registered?

P32 JHE is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 28 October 1996.

Is P32 JHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P32 JHE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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