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R973 TLH

1997 BMW R850

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

72,314 mi
Last recorded72,314 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR973 TLH
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 72,314 miles

Front Front Disc Bobbins Worn

Pass 7 Jul 2025 71,748 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 71,370 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 71,291 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 70,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear on bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 70,413 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 69,024 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 67,251 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 64,329 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 64,329 miles

Rear Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 61,444 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 58,395 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 55,320 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 52,791 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 50,350 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 44,289 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 39,159 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2009 32,951 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 29,641 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 25,539 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
Full BMW R850 reliability report

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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