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P89 YBB

1996 BMW R850

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,758 mi
Last recorded35,758 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP89 YBB
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 35,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 32,229 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 27,277 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 27,277 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 27,249 miles

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

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

Rear master cylinder boot is perished/split

Steering damper is leaking

Pass 2 Jun 2016 27,066 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 27,066 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 27,064 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 26,850 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 26,641 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,641 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 26,493 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 26,124 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 25,755 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 23,750 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 21,982 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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P89 YBB is a 1996 BMW R850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P89 YBB, 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 P89 YBB registered?

P89 YBB is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 19 September 1996.

Is P89 YBB safe to buy?

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