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R580 TKL

1997 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,061 mi
Last recorded35,061 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 TKL
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2006 35,061 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 33,627 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2005 30,777 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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R580 TKL is a 1997 BMW R850 in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R580 TKL, 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

How do I check the history of R580 TKL?

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What year was R580 TKL registered?

R580 TKL is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R580 TKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R580 TKL shows 3 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.

Does R580 TKL have outstanding finance?

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