MOT Status
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68,396 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear tyre perished
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
rear tyre perished
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
N/s telelever slide seal slight misting.
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
front suspension bush has slight free play
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
slight play in front suspension bush
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering damper leaking oil.
Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
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P334 XLJ is a 1996 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 P334 XLJ, 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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P334 XLJ is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 1 October 1996.
Is P334 XLJ safe to buy?
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