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P178 WUG

1997 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,714 mi
Last recorded27,714 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 WUG
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2010 27,714 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 25,619 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 23,341 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 21,545 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 21,370 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 19,503 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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P178 WUG is a 1997 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P178 WUG, 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

How do I check the history of P178 WUG?

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What year was P178 WUG registered?

P178 WUG is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P178 WUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P178 WUG shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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