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P362 UGO

1997 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,586 mi
Last recorded24,586 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP362 UGO
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 24,586 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 24,206 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 23,493 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,779 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 22,218 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 21,929 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 21,393 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 21,373 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 21,373 miles

Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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P362 UGO is a 1997 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P362 UGO, 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 P362 UGO registered?

P362 UGO is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P362 UGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P362 UGO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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