MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,988 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R965 MGJ is a 1997 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 R965 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 R965 MGJ registered?
R965 MGJ is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 5 November 1997.
Is R965 MGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R965 MGJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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