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P572 GVO

1997 BMW R850

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,564 mi
Last recorded33,564 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP572 GVO
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 33,564 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 33,550 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper leaking leaking and brake disc contaminated (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 33,468 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 33,289 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 33,243 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly not returning and reving (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2015 32,508 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 31,626 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,048 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,198 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 28,502 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 28,502 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 26,834 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 25,263 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 20,813 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 18,324 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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P572 GVO is a 1997 BMW R850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P572 GVO, 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 P572 GVO registered?

P572 GVO is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 8 July 1997.

Is P572 GVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P572 GVO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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