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P52 NAK

1997 BMW R850

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,515 mi
Last recorded24,515 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP52 NAK
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 24,515 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 22,422 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 21,435 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 21,147 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 20,465 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 19,978 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 19,271 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 18,528 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 17,749 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 16,957 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 16,262 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 15,656 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 14,985 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 14,604 miles

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

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 NAK is a 1997 BMW R850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P52 NAK, 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

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What year was P52 NAK registered?

P52 NAK is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P52 NAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P52 NAK shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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