MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,135 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil shock leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit and rear (3.2.A1f(i))
rear tyre wearing flat in middle
Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
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P552 DSA 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 P552 DSA, 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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P552 DSA is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 15 March 1997.
Is P552 DSA safe to buy?
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