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R846 OBM

1997 BMW R850

Multi-colour Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,070 mi
Last recorded10,070 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 OBM
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 10,070 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 10,070 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 5,809 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 4,656 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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R846 OBM is a 1997 BMW R850 in Multi-colour with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R846 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R846 OBM?

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What year was R846 OBM registered?

R846 OBM is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R846 OBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R846 OBM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R846 OBM have outstanding finance?

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