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P650 NDB

1997 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,538 mi
Last recorded93,538 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP650 NDB
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2026 93,538 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 92,393 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 90,423 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 88,808 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 87,078 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 84,921 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 84,577 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 82,577 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 80,270 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 78,059 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 75,755 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 72,538 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 70,251 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 70,153 miles

rear tyre soft

Pass 24 Jan 2009 67,628 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 62,316 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 54,841 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 45,177 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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P650 NDB is a 1997 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P650 NDB, 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 P650 NDB registered?

P650 NDB is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P650 NDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P650 NDB shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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