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P431 GVO

1997 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,070 mi
Last recorded26,070 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP431 GVO
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2025 26,070 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 25,981 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 25,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 24,603 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 23,596 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on min limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 22,274 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 21,311 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 20,097 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 18,727 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 17,632 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 16,236 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 14,374 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 13,947 miles

O.E steering damper missing

Pass 24 Sep 2012 13,645 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 12,861 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 12,768 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2008 12,725 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 12,482 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 12,076 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 11,663 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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P431 GVO is a 1997 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P431 GVO, 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 P431 GVO registered?

P431 GVO is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P431 GVO safe to buy?

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