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P52 GTF

1997 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

19,696 mi
Last recorded19,696 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP52 GTF
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 19,696 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 19,523 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 19,523 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 17,214 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 17,214 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 13,826 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 16,613 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 13,826 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 13,560 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 13,363 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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P52 GTF is a 1997 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P52 GTF, 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 P52 GTF registered?

P52 GTF is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P52 GTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P52 GTF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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