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R45 TCR

1997 BMW R850

Grey Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,492 mi
Last recorded61,492 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 TCR
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 61,492 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 60,848 miles

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

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2016 60,723 miles

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

rear tyre was very under inflated

Pass 24 Jul 2015 59,726 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 59,726 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 58,981 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 58,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 57,706 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 57,706 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 57,136 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 57,136 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 56,598 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 55,110 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 51,251 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 48,413 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 45,482 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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R45 TCR is a 1997 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R45 TCR, 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 R45 TCR registered?

R45 TCR is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R45 TCR safe to buy?

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