MOT Status
ValidMileage
38,547 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Central Front Suspension ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Steering linkage ball joint dust cover perished
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
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KY05 VPL is a 2005 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 KY05 VPL, 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 KY05 VPL registered?
KY05 VPL is a 2005 BMW R850, first registered on 15 March 2005.
Is KY05 VPL safe to buy?
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