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P463 APL

1996 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,592 mi
Last recorded45,592 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP463 APL
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 45,592 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 45,592 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 43,618 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 41,398 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 40,917 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 37,248 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 32,934 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 28,855 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 28,855 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 26,546 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 25,835 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 23,337 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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P463 APL is a 1996 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P463 APL, 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

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What year was P463 APL registered?

P463 APL is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 7 October 1996.

Is P463 APL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P463 APL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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