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R707 ESX

1997 BMW R850

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,319 mi
Last recorded53,319 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR707 ESX
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 53,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 52,830 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm , drive shaft pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 51,789 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 51,781 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 51,254 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 50,447 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 50,428 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

o/s and n/s front brake disc bobbins worn

Pass 15 Jun 2021 47,539 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 47,538 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 46,969 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 46,229 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 46,061 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 42,793 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 37,416 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 32,556 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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R707 ESX is a 1997 BMW R850 in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R707 ESX, 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 R707 ESX registered?

R707 ESX is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R707 ESX safe to buy?

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