CarVerify

Free Car Check

P51 JHE

1997 BMW R850

Green Petrol 850cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,171 mi
Last recorded28,171 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP51 JHE
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 28,171 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 27,585 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 27,583 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 27,522 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 27,522 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 27,464 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 27,167 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 27,083 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 27,083 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 27,008 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 26,818 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,587 miles

slight play in drive shaft

Pass 21 Apr 2015 26,290 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 25,896 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 25,113 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 21,807 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 20,298 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 19,765 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 18,712 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 18,612 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
Full BMW R850 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P51 JHE is a 1997 BMW R850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P51 JHE, 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 P51 JHE?

You can check the full history of P51 JHE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P51 JHE registered?

P51 JHE is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 22 February 1997.

Is P51 JHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P51 JHE shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P51 JHE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P51 JHE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.