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S159 TKR

1999 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,833 mi
Last recorded74,833 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW R85030,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS159 TKR
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 74,833 miles

Front Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 73,106 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 69,242 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear tyre shape worn badly

Pass 2 Jun 2021 67,119 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 65,107 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 May 2020 65,002 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 59,217 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 53,718 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 49,683 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 44,429 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 39,584 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 32,716 miles

corrosion to front coil spring

Pass 6 Mar 2013 26,878 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 23,602 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 19,694 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 17,042 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 13,371 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 10,696 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 10,668 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 2,361 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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S159 TKR is a 1999 BMW R850 in Blue with a 848cc 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 S159 TKR, 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.

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What year was S159 TKR registered?

S159 TKR is a 1999 BMW R850, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S159 TKR safe to buy?

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