MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,807 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Steering damper in such a condition that the steering action is adversely affected (2.1.4 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
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)
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)
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
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
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
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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