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T299 RBP

1999 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,464 mi
Last recorded20,464 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW R85030,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT299 RBP
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2024 20,464 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 20,426 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 20,226 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 20,104 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 20,022 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 19,922 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 19,784 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 19,629 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 19,454 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 19,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

steering damper slight oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 19,110 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 18,932 miles

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

injector take off bungs split l/h and r/h

steering damper slightly stiff and has a slight trace of oil

Pass 28 Jul 2008 18,679 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 18,176 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 16,035 miles

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

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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T299 RBP is a 1999 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T299 RBP, 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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T299 RBP is a 1999 BMW R850, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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