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R183 HGO

1997 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,329 mi
Last recorded35,329 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 HGO
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 35,329 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 35,008 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 34,718 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 34,355 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 34,143 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 34,038 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 33,744 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 33,295 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 32,666 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 32,174 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 31 May 2011 31,404 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 29,368 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 28,304 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 28,278 miles

Steering damper ineffective (2.1.2d)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 27,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

rear tyre nailed

Pass 26 Jun 2007 27,265 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

front brake disc bobbins slightly worn

Pass 22 Jul 2006 24,221 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 24,221 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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R183 HGO is a 1997 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R183 HGO, 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 R183 HGO registered?

R183 HGO is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is R183 HGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R183 HGO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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