MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,492 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
rear tyre was very under inflated
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for R45 TCR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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