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1996 BMW R850 0.8L Petrol · P296 FNV

P296 FNV

1996 BMW R850 (0.8L, petrol). First registered 29/08/1996. Recorded mileage 35,869 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW R850
Year / Origin
1996 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 26/04/2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
35,869 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 26/04/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
850cc

P296 FNV Key Findings

  • 19 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2023
  • 35,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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P296 FNV Mileage History

  1. 28/04/20067,498 mi
  2. 31/05/20077,688 mi+190 mi
  3. 06/06/20077,688 mi
  4. 16/10/20097,697 mi+9 mi
  5. 24/02/20118,760 mi+1,063 mi
  6. 21/02/201210,309 mi+1,549 mi
  7. 15/04/201311,112 mi+803 mi
  8. 08/04/201413,869 mi+2,757 mi
  9. 08/04/201518,099 mi+4,230 mi
  10. 06/04/201620,854 mi+2,755 mi
  11. 31/03/201724,315 mi+3,461 mi
  12. 31/03/201724,317 mi+2 mi
  13. 05/04/201826,865 mi+2,548 mi
  14. 11/04/201929,257 mi+2,392 mi
  15. 24/03/202031,451 mi+2,194 mi
  16. 09/04/202132,855 mi+1,404 mi
  17. 14/04/202234,762 mi+1,907 mi
  18. 28/04/202234,764 mi+2 mi
  19. 11/04/202335,869 mi+1,105 mi

Average of roughly 1,674 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

P296 FNV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 17:54
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW R850 (P296 FNV) between April 2006 and April 2023.

The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 11 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)”.

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