MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,055 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P493 LMB safe to buy?
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