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BMW R850

Grey · Petrol · 1997 · 850 cc

P970 NLRMOT history

P970 NLR is a grey petrol BMW R850 first used on 4 Feb 1997. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 20 MOT tests, with 46,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
46,165 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
20 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P970 NLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R850
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
850 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
4 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P970 NLR was last recorded at 46,165 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
45,886 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
279 miles
Average per year
1,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,165 miles
  • 2025 – 45,886 miles
  • 2024 – 45,524 miles
  • 2022 – 44,967 miles
  • 2021 – 44,782 miles
  • 2020 – 44,240 miles
  • 2019 – 42,945 miles
  • 2018 – 42,231 miles
  • 2017 – 41,805 miles
  • 2016 – 41,444 miles
  • 2015 – 40,562 miles
  • 2014 – 40,343 miles
  • 2013 – 39,342 miles
  • 2012 – 38,568 miles
  • 2011 – 37,883 miles
  • 2010 – 37,426 miles
  • 2009 – 32,980 miles
  • 2008 – 27,975 miles
  • 2007 – 24,236 miles
  • 2006 – 23,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,165 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,165 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    46,165 miles
    Test number
    420218162631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass45,886 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    45,886 miles
    Test number
    347498090020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass45,524 miles (+557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    45,524 miles
    Test number
    377735730088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass44,967 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    44,967 miles
    Test number
    502668590742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass44,782 miles (+542)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    44,782 miles
    Test number
    187431238797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,240 miles (+1,295)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    44,240 miles
    Test number
    134837741419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,945 miles (+714)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,945 miles
    Test number
    366075587946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,231 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    42,231 miles
    Test number
    584574162457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,805 miles (+361)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    41,805 miles
    Test number
    744339985686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,444 miles (+882)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    41,444 miles
    Test number
    192170199506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,562 miles (+219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    40,562 miles
    Test number
    547050425040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)
  12. Pass40,343 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    40,343 miles
    Test number
    537243324001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,342 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    39,342 miles
    Test number
    997429323084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,568 miles (+685)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,568 miles
    Test number
    369159912049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,883 miles (+457)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,883 miles
    Test number
    386010721068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,426 miles (+4,446)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,426 miles
    Test number
    411316020024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,980 miles (+5,005)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    32,980 miles
    Test number
    133877029477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,975 miles (+3,739)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    27,975 miles
    Test number
    884543528045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,236 miles (+1,129)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    24,236 miles
    Test number
    150260037482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    23,107 miles
    Test number
    132862136488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P970 NLR

Does P970 NLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P970 NLR is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on P970 NLR?
The MOT on P970 NLR is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P970 NLR done?
P970 NLR was recorded at 46,165 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 1,125 miles a year.
Has P970 NLR ever failed its MOT?
No. P970 NLR has passed all 20 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on P970 NLR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P970 NLR find?
P970 NLR passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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