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R495 TPX

1997 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

48,960 mi
Last recorded48,960 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 TPX
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 48,960 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 48,150 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 48,088 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 47,718 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 46,142 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 45,974 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 44,888 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 41,908 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 39,314 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 36,642 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 34,336 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 32,174 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 30,539 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 30,539 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 29,469 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 29,469 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 27,564 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 25,290 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 23,020 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 21,576 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 19,606 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 18,187 miles

front tyre tread depth 1.8mm in certain places!

Pass 24 Aug 2005 17,425 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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R495 TPX is a 1997 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 R495 TPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R495 TPX registered?

R495 TPX is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R495 TPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R495 TPX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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