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P513 CPK

1997 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

45,438 mi
Last recorded45,438 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP513 CPK
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 45,438 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 44,738 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 44,738 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 43,966 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 43,348 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 43,348 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 41,198 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 41,198 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 38,699 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 36,542 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 36,529 miles

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

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

indicators flashing fast

Fail 17 Jun 2016 36,506 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 36,474 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 35,545 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2010 35,426 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 43,515 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 34,500 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Oct 2008 33,769 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,582 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 33,334 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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P513 CPK is a 1997 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P513 CPK, 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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P513 CPK is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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