MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,407 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly across the tread (5.2.3 (e))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front tyre getting low
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P29 GTF is a 1997 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.
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 P29 GTF, 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 P29 GTF registered?
P29 GTF is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 10 May 1997.
Is P29 GTF safe to buy?
The MOT history for P29 GTF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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