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HN55 RFJ

2005 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,614 mi
Last recorded37,614 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW R85019,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 RFJ
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 37,614 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 33,068 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 33,068 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 30,081 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 28,075 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 25,705 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 23,383 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 19,371 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2011 15,737 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 13,856 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 11,577 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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HN55 RFJ is a 2005 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2005 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 19,526 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 HN55 RFJ, 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 21 years old, this BMW R850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HN55 RFJ registered?

HN55 RFJ is a 2005 BMW R850, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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