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P994 RWY

1996 BMW R850

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,818 mi
Last recorded29,818 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW R85037,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP994 RWY
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 29,818 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 29,755 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 29,637 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 29,401 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 29,090 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 29,090 miles

Steering damper ineffective (2.1.4 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 28,963 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 28,756 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 28,639 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 28,639 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 28,390 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 28,390 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 28,121 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 27,845 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 27,434 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 27,434 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2014 26,692 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 26,102 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 26,102 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2012 25,234 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 25,234 miles

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2011 23,913 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 23,217 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 20,422 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,936 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 19,257 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 19,257 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 18,695 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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P994 RWY is a 1996 BMW R850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P994 RWY, 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 P994 RWY registered?

P994 RWY is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is P994 RWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P994 RWY shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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