MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,269 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
brake hose ferrule slighty corrded to master cylinder on handlebars
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
brake hose ferrule slighty corrded to master cylinder on handlebars
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P189 GKO is a 1996 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P189 GKO, 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.
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P189 GKO is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 6 August 1996.
Is P189 GKO safe to buy?
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