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R884 TSN

1998 BMW R850

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,914 mi
Last recorded41,914 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR884 TSN
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 41,914 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 40,425 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 39,930 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 39,760 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 39,082 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 38,006 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit approx 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 36,701 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 35,482 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 34,442 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 33,540 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 32,592 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 32,004 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 30,188 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

both front and rear brakes slightly tight on rotation

Pass 22 May 2012 29,377 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 27,472 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 25,995 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 23,899 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 21,086 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 19,430 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 18,240 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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R884 TSN is a 1998 BMW R850 in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 29,296 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 R884 TSN, 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 28 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 R884 TSN registered?

R884 TSN is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R884 TSN safe to buy?

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