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R951 MGJ

1997 BMW R850

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,761 mi
Last recorded92,761 miles
Recorded on24 May 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 MGJ
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 24 May 2008 92,761 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 May 2006 32,684 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 22,265 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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R951 MGJ is a 1997 BMW R850 in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R951 MGJ, 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 R951 MGJ registered?

R951 MGJ is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is R951 MGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R951 MGJ shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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