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T307 EGM

1999 BMW R850

Grey Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

53,338 mi
Last recorded53,338 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW R85030,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT307 EGM
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 53,338 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 52,228 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Steering damper showing signs of leaking.

Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 50,621 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 49,102 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 47,266 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 47,266 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2021 44,248 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 41,518 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 39,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 37,076 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 37,074 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 35,099 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 33,413 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 31,418 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 29,862 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 28,450 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 28,443 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 27,086 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 27,086 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 25,151 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 23,077 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Jan 2009 20,645 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 18,567 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 16,069 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 16,069 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Jan 2006

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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T307 EGM is a 1999 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 T307 EGM, 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 T307 EGM registered?

T307 EGM is a 1999 BMW R850, first registered on 17 July 1999.

Is T307 EGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T307 EGM shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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