MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,477 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.3.5b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured (1.3.1c)
Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)
Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Rear Sidecar direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)
Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)
Sidecar rear position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
advise = slight play in the rear drive shaft !!
Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)
advise = slight play in the rear drive shaft !!
fitted with unbraked leaning sidecar
Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R53 TCR is a 1997 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 R53 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 R53 TCR registered?
R53 TCR is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 19 September 1997.
Is R53 TCR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R53 TCR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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