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P847 WUG

1997 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,496 mi
Last recorded64,496 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP847 WUG
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 64,496 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 62,180 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 57,240 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 56,548 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 53,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 50,859 miles

Front tyre slightly feathered

Pass 12 Sep 2018 47,838 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 44,491 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 44,341 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 43,822 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 43,362 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 42,371 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 42,371 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 40,913 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 40,913 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 3,923 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,659 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 37,516 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 34,037 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 31,321 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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P847 WUG is a 1997 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P847 WUG, 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 P847 WUG registered?

P847 WUG is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P847 WUG safe to buy?

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