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P552 DSA

1997 BMW R850

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,135 mi
Last recorded52,135 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP552 DSA
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 52,135 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 52,001 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 51,069 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 49,683 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 49,231 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 49,060 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 48,767 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 48,240 miles

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

rear tyre wearing flat in middle

Pass 18 Feb 2015 47,314 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 42,725 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 42,254 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 38,268 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 34,700 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 32,548 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 31,129 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 31,129 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 2 May 2008 25,790 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 25,790 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 12 Apr 2007 21,393 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 19,384 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

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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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What year was P552 DSA registered?

P552 DSA is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 15 March 1997.

Is P552 DSA safe to buy?

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