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P463 SUC

1997 BMW R850

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

76,367 mi
Last recorded76,367 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP463 SUC
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 76,367 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 75,762 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 74,748 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 72,922 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 7,143 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 6,779 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 6,779 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 65,828 miles

Front and Rear tyres showing signs of uneven wear due to under inflation.

Pass 16 Jul 2019 61,604 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 54,513 miles

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 48,978 miles

front discs slight play

Pass 20 Jul 2016 47,124 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 47,008 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2015 40,813 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 40,813 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 40,515 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 29,011 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 22,351 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 22,343 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2012 16,480 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 16,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 31 May 2008 15,685 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 13,706 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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P463 SUC is a 1997 BMW R850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P463 SUC, 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

How do I check the history of P463 SUC?

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What year was P463 SUC registered?

P463 SUC is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P463 SUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P463 SUC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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