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P366 JMS

1996 BMW R850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,145 mi
Last recorded67,145 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP366 JMS
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2025 67,145 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 67,085 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 67,027 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 66,986 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 66,692 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 66,620 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 66,521 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 65,360 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 64,210 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 63,151 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 62,813 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 62,018 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 58,772 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 56,566 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 54,036 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 52,577 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,411 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 47,375 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 45,013 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 42,728 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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P366 JMS is a 1996 BMW R850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests 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 P366 JMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P366 JMS?

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What year was P366 JMS registered?

P366 JMS is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P366 JMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P366 JMS shows 20 tests 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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