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49,486 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside 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))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake component slightly loose BOTH OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FLOATING BOBBINS HAVE MOVEMENT (1.1.21 (c))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively FLOATING BOBBINS HAVE WEAR. NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively FLOATING BOBBINS HAVE WEAR. NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Steering damper ineffective leaking (2.1.4 (d) (i))
Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
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R966 MGJ is a 1997 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
Across all 1997 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 36,749 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 R966 MGJ, 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 29 years old, this BMW R850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R966 MGJ is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 1 November 1997.
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