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T338 KBV

1999 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

43,281 mi
Last recorded43,281 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW R85030,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT338 KBV
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 43,281 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish.

Offside Lower Screen brace arm broken.

Rear Brake disc has surface rust.

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 42,841 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 42,841 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 May 2016 42,167 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 40,655 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 39,092 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 37,237 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 36,991 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 36,172 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 35,754 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 35,754 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 34,598 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 32,913 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 31,039 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 28,819 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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T338 KBV 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 86.7%.

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 T338 KBV, 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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T338 KBV is a 1999 BMW R850, first registered on 24 March 1999.

Is T338 KBV safe to buy?

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