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P493 LMB

1996 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,055 mi
Last recorded39,055 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 LMB
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 39,055 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 39,043 miles

Front Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside mirror missing

Pass 5 May 2016 38,943 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 38,763 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 36,045 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 32,691 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 30,711 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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P493 LMB is a 1996 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P493 LMB, 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 P493 LMB registered?

P493 LMB is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 2 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P493 LMB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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