MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,462 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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))
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.
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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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P993 TJV is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 9 May 1997.
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