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T280 SBD

1999 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,880 mi
Last recorded31,880 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW R85030,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT280 SBD
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2024 31,880 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2024 31,880 miles

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))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 30,945 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 30,940 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 28,085 miles

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))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 28,085 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 25,766 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 23,618 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 21,060 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 19,082 miles

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.

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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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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