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P27 VHR

1997 BMW R850

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,422 mi
Last recorded56,422 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 VHR
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 56,422 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 56,418 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 55,806 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 55,802 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2006 54,908 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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P27 VHR is a 1997 BMW R850 in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P27 VHR, 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 P27 VHR registered?

P27 VHR is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P27 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P27 VHR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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