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P346 RBH

1997 BMW R850

Grey Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,620 mi
Last recorded55,620 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP346 RBH
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,620 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 55,617 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 55,056 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 53,469 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 53,301 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 52,544 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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P346 RBH is a 1997 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P346 RBH, 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 P346 RBH registered?

P346 RBH is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P346 RBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P346 RBH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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