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R210 CBA

1997 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

35,443 mi
Last recorded35,443 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 CBA
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 35,443 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion nearside and offside (2.3.3)

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

Fail 31 May 2016 35,442 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion nearside and offside (2.3.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 35,078 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 35,078 miles

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

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 34,625 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 34,311 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 33,613 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 31,242 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 31,242 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 31,182 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 29,844 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 29,813 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 27,597 miles

baffoles in exhaust brakeing up silencer slightly noisey

Pass 7 Feb 2007 25,252 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

offside rear footrest stiff

slight play [wear] in bottom shock absorber bush

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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R210 CBA is a 1997 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R210 CBA, 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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R210 CBA is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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