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P993 TJV

1997 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,462 mi
Last recorded58,462 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP993 TJV
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 58,462 miles

Offside Front Mirror missing

Offside Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 58,462 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 58,462 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 58,285 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 57,704 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 55,515 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 May 2014 52,020 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 May 2013 45,923 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 38,862 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 38,862 miles

Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 33,537 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 31,660 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 31,648 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Number plate aged.

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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P993 TJV is a 1997 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P993 TJV, 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 P993 TJV registered?

P993 TJV is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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