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P680 PAR

1997 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,885 mi
Last recorded67,885 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2006
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP680 PAR
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2006 67,885 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 67,885 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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P680 PAR is a 1997 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P680 PAR, 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 P680 PAR registered?

P680 PAR is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 7 June 1997.

Is P680 PAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P680 PAR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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