MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,230 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Brake component insecure Retaining clip missing from left caliper (1.1.21 (c))
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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