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P450 XNS

1997 BMW R850

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

48,810 mi
Last recorded48,810 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP450 XNS
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 48,810 miles

screen damaged

Pass 20 May 2025 46,779 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Screen broken and taped

off side mirror broken

Pass 10 Jun 2024 44,975 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively floating front discs attachment corroded fixings and slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 44,652 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 44,122 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 44,117 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering damper in such a condition that the steering action is adversely affected (2.1.4 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 43,716 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Steering damper slightly loose (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 42,720 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 42,221 miles

Steering damper slightly loose (2.1.4 (d) (i))

steering slightly notchy.

Pass 14 Jun 2017 39,655 miles

Steering damper worn.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 38,384 miles

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

Front tyre has light cracking of tread surface.

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

steering damper slightly worn. with inconsistant damping action

Pass 30 Apr 2015 36,950 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 36,007 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 33,795 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 33,562 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 32,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Jun 2008 31,107 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 30,000 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 May 2006 27,525 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2005 22,824 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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P450 XNS is a 1997 BMW R850 in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P450 XNS, 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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P450 XNS is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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