MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,880 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim kick up to the right.
Rear Brake binding by hand.
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Final drive pivot bearing. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T280 SBD is a 1999 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 T280 SBD, 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 T280 SBD registered?
T280 SBD is a 1999 BMW R850, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is T280 SBD safe to buy?
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