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P629 DEP

1997 BMW R850

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,164 mi
Last recorded51,164 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP629 DEP
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 51,164 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 51,152 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 51,022 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 51,013 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 50,534 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 49,334 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 48,361 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 48,361 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) contaminated oil from fork seal (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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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P629 DEP is a 1997 BMW R850 in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P629 DEP, 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

How do I check the history of P629 DEP?

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What year was P629 DEP registered?

P629 DEP is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P629 DEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P629 DEP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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