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P804 UNM

1997 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,129 mi
Last recorded66,129 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP804 UNM
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 66,129 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit side car (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 63,166 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 59,116 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 56,284 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 51,665 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 46,521 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 46,521 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear sidecar position lamp not working

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 43,361 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 31,822 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 31,822 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 24,182 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 24,182 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 May 2017 16,821 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 16,797 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 16,793 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 15,253 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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P804 UNM 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 81.3%.

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 P804 UNM, 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 P804 UNM registered?

P804 UNM is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P804 UNM safe to buy?

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