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P478 GAU

1997 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,230 mi
Last recorded61,230 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP478 GAU
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 61,230 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 60,589 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 60,584 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible 120/70/ZR17 Bridgestone 023 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2022 58,414 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 55,983 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 53,952 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 53,952 miles

Brake component insecure Retaining clip missing from left caliper (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 52,330 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 52,320 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 51,598 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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P478 GAU is a 1997 BMW R850 in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P478 GAU, 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 P478 GAU registered?

P478 GAU is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P478 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P478 GAU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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