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P135 LJN

1997 BMW R850

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,832 mi
Last recorded104,832 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 LJN
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 104,832 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2025 104,825 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 99,905 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 93,251 miles

Front brake bobbins loose.

Pass 8 Jul 2022 89,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 84,847 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 84,409 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2018 84,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 80,551 miles

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 80,007 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 77,275 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 76,249 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 72,164 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 65,683 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 55,573 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 49,336 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 42,085 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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P135 LJN is a 1997 BMW R850 in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1997 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 36,749 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 P135 LJN, 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 29 years old, this BMW R850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P135 LJN registered?

P135 LJN is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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