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P269 OHL

1997 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,046 mi
Last recorded75,046 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 OHL
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 75,046 miles

speedo cable not secure.

Fail 28 Apr 2015 75,046 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

speedo cable not secure.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 70,903 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 70,903 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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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P269 OHL is a 1997 BMW R850 in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P269 OHL, 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 P269 OHL registered?

P269 OHL is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P269 OHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P269 OHL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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