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P552 WUS

1997 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

15,269 mi
Last recorded15,269 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP552 WUS
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 15,269 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 15,115 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 14,940 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 14,702 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 14,368 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 14,039 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 14,039 miles

Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating cylinder pumping up (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated fork oil (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released switch lever twisted (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 13,674 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 13,205 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 12,430 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 1,175 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 11,078 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 9,625 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 8,171 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 8,147 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Jun 2006 8,114 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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P552 WUS is a 1997 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WUS, 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 WUS registered?

P552 WUS is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P552 WUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P552 WUS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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