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P156 GMO

1997 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,830 mi
Last recorded17,830 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 GMO
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 17,830 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 17,536 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 17,508 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 17,228 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 17,119 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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P156 GMO is a 1997 BMW R850 in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P156 GMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P156 GMO registered?

P156 GMO is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P156 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P156 GMO shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P156 GMO have outstanding finance?

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