MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,256 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
front tyre worn and slightly misshaped
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P458 DSO is a 1997 BMW R850 in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 P458 DSO, 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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What year was P458 DSO registered?
P458 DSO is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 27 March 1997.
Is P458 DSO safe to buy?
The MOT history for P458 DSO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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