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P941 KKJ

1997 BMW R850

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,790 mi
Last recorded79,790 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP941 KKJ
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 79,790 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 76,767 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 71,585 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 71,585 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 65,860 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 65,860 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted Brake caliper pin locking clip missing. (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 58,623 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 51,230 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 42,378 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 37,095 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 37,095 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 33,280 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 33,280 miles

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 31,385 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 31,192 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 31,028 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 30,985 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 30,736 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 30,615 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 May 2009 30,615 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 30,127 miles

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

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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P941 KKJ is a 1997 BMW R850 in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P941 KKJ, 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 P941 KKJ registered?

P941 KKJ is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P941 KKJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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