CarVerify

Free Car Check

R182 XJV

1997 BMW R850

Green Petrol 850cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

39,484 mi
Last recorded39,484 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 XJV
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 39,484 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 39,482 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2025 38,482 miles
Fail 11 May 2025 38,482 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 37,937 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 37,040 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 36,828 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 34,228 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 34,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 34,086 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 33,905 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 33,771 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Sep 2014 33,149 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Aug 2013 32,901 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 32,901 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 31,919 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 31,919 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 3,120 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 31,200 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2010 30,171 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 29,107 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 27,373 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 26,079 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
Full BMW R850 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R182 XJV is a 1997 BMW R850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R182 XJV, 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

How do I check the history of R182 XJV?

You can check the full history of R182 XJV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R182 XJV registered?

R182 XJV is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R182 XJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R182 XJV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R182 XJV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R182 XJV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.