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P370 MLD

1996 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,096 mi
Last recorded40,096 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP370 MLD
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2007 40,096 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 36,374 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 36,374 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

front side light not working

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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P370 MLD is a 1996 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P370 MLD, 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 P370 MLD?

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What year was P370 MLD registered?

P370 MLD is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 9 October 1996.

Is P370 MLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P370 MLD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P370 MLD have outstanding finance?

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