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R185 UUX

1997 BMW R850

Grey Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

53,832 mi
Last recorded53,832 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 UUX
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 53,832 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 50,593 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 48,496 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 45,596 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 43,207 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 41,483 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 41,483 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 40,247 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 40,247 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 39,473 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 39,430 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 38,348 miles

Front throttle cable elbow adjuster broken

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 37,061 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 37,061 miles

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

Steering damper in such a condition that the steering action is impaired. (2.1.2d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 36,608 miles

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

steering damper is not as effective as it could be.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 34,637 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 31,525 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 29,783 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 29,783 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Oct 2010 29,250 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,478 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,495 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 23,358 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 21,185 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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R185 UUX is a 1997 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R185 UUX, 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 R185 UUX registered?

R185 UUX is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R185 UUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R185 UUX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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