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R836 GFR

1997 BMW R850

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,366 mi
Last recorded54,366 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR836 GFR
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 54,366 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 54,266 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front forks pitting

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 54,266 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front forks pitting

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 53,785 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 53,785 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 May 2019 50,647 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 50,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

hazard warning lights inop

Pass 3 Oct 2017 47,567 miles

hazard switch apparent (non functional )

nearside fork stanchion has a light misting of oil

Pass 7 Sep 2016 44,336 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 42,104 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 40,254 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 May 2014 40,254 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 38,221 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 36,370 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 35,919 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 33,942 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 30,932 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 26,520 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 22,953 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 15,793 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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R836 GFR is a 1997 BMW R850 in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R836 GFR, 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 R836 GFR registered?

R836 GFR is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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