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BCZ 5653

1999 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

47,807 mi
Last recorded47,807 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW R85030,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 5653
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 47,807 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 47,807 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 47,515 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 46,740 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 46,740 miles

Steering damper in such a condition that the steering action is adversely affected (2.1.4 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 46,457 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 46,457 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 45,845 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 45,845 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 45,690 miles

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

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

battery in poorcondition

Pass 3 Jul 2013 43,457 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 40,632 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 40,632 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 40,610 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front shock absorber spring corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 38,406 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,130 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Jun 2007 27,672 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 27,672 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 24,715 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 20,279 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
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BCZ 5653 is a 1999 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1999 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 30,046 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 BCZ 5653, 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 27 years old, this BMW R850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BCZ 5653 is a 1999 BMW R850, first registered on 2 August 1999.

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