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P991 RWT

1996 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

577 mi
Last recorded577 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP991 RWT
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2026 577 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 33,300 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2012 30,108 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 26,629 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 24,491 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Jul 2009 22,079 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 18,830 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 14,999 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 12,808 miles

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

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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P991 RWT is a 1996 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P991 RWT, 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 P991 RWT registered?

P991 RWT is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P991 RWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P991 RWT shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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