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R545 TWE

1997 BMW R850

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

51,350 mi
Last recorded51,350 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 TWE
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 51,350 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 51,327 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 51,274 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 51,002 miles

Headlight reflector deteriorated.

Pass 20 Nov 2021 50,882 miles

Headlight reflector deteriorated.

Pass 23 Oct 2020 50,759 miles

Front front shock has some surface corrosion

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear disc is worn but not to limit

Rear rear shock has some corrosion but not to excess

Pass 27 Jul 2019 50,711 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 50,658 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 50,275 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 49,570 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 49,155 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 49,078 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 48,671 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 48,671 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 48,099 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 47,588 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 46,742 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 46,403 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 44,917 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 43,673 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 3,814 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

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

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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R545 TWE is a 1997 BMW R850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R545 TWE, 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 R545 TWE registered?

R545 TWE is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R545 TWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R545 TWE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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