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P758 MRF

1996 BMW R850

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

64,055 mi
Last recorded64,055 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP758 MRF
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 64,055 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 64,055 miles

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 61,111 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 61,110 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 60,148 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 59,219 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 58,401 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 57,847 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 57,346 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 57,346 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 57,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. left hand grip moving on bar (2.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

oil leak left rocker cover

Pass 9 Jul 2016 40,543 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 37,130 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 31,642 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 25,161 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 25,161 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 22,246 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 17,787 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 17,787 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 15,909 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 15,909 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Jul 2006 13,953 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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P758 MRF is a 1996 BMW R850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P758 MRF, 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 P758 MRF registered?

P758 MRF is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 18 December 1996.

Is P758 MRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P758 MRF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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