MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,528 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
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P228 JSP is a 1997 BMW R850 in Red with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 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 P228 JSP, 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 P228 JSP registered?
P228 JSP is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 5 March 1997.
Is P228 JSP safe to buy?
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