MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,833 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
corrosion to front coil spring
Nail in rear tyre
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
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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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