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R502 COT

1997 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,261 mi
Last recorded32,261 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 COT
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 32,261 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 32,261 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 32,022 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,095 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 28,066 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 28,056 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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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R502 COT is a 1997 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R502 COT, 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 R502 COT registered?

R502 COT is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 30 December 1997.

Is R502 COT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R502 COT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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