MOT Status
ValidMileage
72,314 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Front Disc Bobbins Worn
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear on bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
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R973 TLH is a 1997 BMW R850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.
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 R973 TLH, 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 R973 TLH registered?
R973 TLH is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 14 November 1997.
Is R973 TLH safe to buy?
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