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M80 COX

1999 BMW R850

Grey Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,056 mi
Last recorded43,056 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW R85030,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 COX
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 43,056 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 42,970 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 41,719 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 41,702 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2022 38,909 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 36,617 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 36,108 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very light misting chrome is lightly pitted (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 34,530 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 32,752 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 31,069 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 31,047 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 30,982 miles

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

Slight rotational play in front brake discs. (Mounting bobbins worn)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 29,075 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 2,907 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 26,776 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 24,929 miles

ABS light staying on

Pass 3 Oct 2009 24,480 miles

rear tyre tread more worn in center . rear tyre tread cut .

Pass 12 Jul 2008 24,465 miles

rear tyre more worn in center of tread

Pass 5 Jul 2007 24,307 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 21,747 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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M80 COX is a 1999 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M80 COX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M80 COX registered?

M80 COX is a 1999 BMW R850, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is M80 COX safe to buy?

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