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R834 OBM

1997 BMW R850

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,420 mi
Last recorded63,420 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 OBM
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 63,420 miles

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 63,410 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 17 May 2024 63,382 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 62,222 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 62,217 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 34,843 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 34,840 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 May 2017 34,836 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Apr 2016 34,756 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Apr 2015 34,247 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

brake service required

Pass 9 Apr 2014 34,244 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front tyre valve pereshed

rear suspension bearing has slight play(DIFF PIVOT)

recomend brake service

Pass 10 Apr 2013 34,061 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear suspension bearing has slight free play(DIFF PIVOT)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 34,055 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 May 2011 33,575 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 May 2010 32,711 miles

slight play in shat drive pivot

Pass 21 May 2009 30,926 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 27,276 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 25,230 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 21,964 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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R834 OBM is a 1997 BMW R850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R834 OBM, 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 R834 OBM registered?

R834 OBM is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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