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T265 NUB

1999 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,787 mi
Last recorded87,787 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW R85030,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT265 NUB
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 87,787 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 87,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 8,216 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 77,150 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 77,150 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 66,826 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 54,014 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 42,065 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 28,152 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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T265 NUB is a 1999 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T265 NUB, 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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T265 NUB is a 1999 BMW R850, first registered on 1 August 1999.

Is T265 NUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T265 NUB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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