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P995 EBL

1997 BMW R850

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,374 mi
Last recorded39,374 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP995 EBL
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 39,374 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 36,679 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Dec 2011 36,410 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 36,410 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,938 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 32,207 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 32,204 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 30,684 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 26,022 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 21,362 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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P995 EBL is a 1997 BMW R850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P995 EBL, 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 P995 EBL registered?

P995 EBL is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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