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P459 MOW

1997 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,198 mi
Last recorded94,198 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 MOW
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 94,198 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 94,198 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 87,270 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 87,199 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 80,775 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 80,775 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 74,596 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 69,246 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 69,049 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 61,427 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 61,427 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 59,567 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 58,273 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 51,249 miles

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

R/H switch cluster slightly inscure

Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,727 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,551 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 26,813 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 17,777 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 17,455 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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P459 MOW is a 1997 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P459 MOW, 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 P459 MOW registered?

P459 MOW is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P459 MOW safe to buy?

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