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P682 NMJ

1996 BMW R850

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

42,521 mi
Last recorded42,521 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP682 NMJ
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 42,521 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 42,465 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 42,341 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 42,049 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 41,933 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 41,592 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 41,015 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 41,015 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 39,881 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 39,881 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 38,869 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members Lower ball joint (Telelever) (2.3.4)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 38,869 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members Lower ball joint (Telelever) (2.3.4)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Bulb in wrong way round (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2017 37,882 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 35,450 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 33,577 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 32,932 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 32,854 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 28,476 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 27,425 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 27,370 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 27,043 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 24,998 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 24,992 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 23,636 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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P682 NMJ is a 1996 BMW R850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P682 NMJ, 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 P682 NMJ registered?

P682 NMJ is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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