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P453 BPM

1996 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,061 mi
Last recorded27,061 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP453 BPM
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 27,061 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2013 26,278 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 26,245 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 26,245 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 25,998 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 25,317 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 24,757 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 24,474 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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P453 BPM is a 1996 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P453 BPM, 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 P453 BPM registered?

P453 BPM is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 7 December 1996.

Is P453 BPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P453 BPM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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