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P402 WGK

1997 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,215 mi
Last recorded35,215 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP402 WGK
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 35,215 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 34,436 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 32,751 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 30,976 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 30,843 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively very slight bind on rear brake (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 38,239 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 38,021 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 37,882 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 36,954 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 35,627 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 35,627 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 34,731 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 34,731 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 5 May 2015 33,241 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 May 2015 33,241 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 31,543 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 31,543 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 31,473 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 31,388 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 31,266 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 30,924 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 30,594 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 30,224 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 30,224 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 30,224 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

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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P402 WGK is a 1997 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 P402 WGK, 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 P402 WGK registered?

P402 WGK is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P402 WGK safe to buy?

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