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T35 TYB

1999 BMW R850

Cream Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

34,342 mi
Last recorded34,342 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW R85030,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT35 TYB
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 34,342 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 34,108 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 33,930 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 33,726 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 33,726 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 33,236 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 33,236 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 31,866 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Some slight rust pitting on top of fork stanchions

Pass 24 Jul 2014 31,866 miles

Some slight rust pitting on top of fork stanchions

Fail 26 Jul 2013 30,626 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 30,626 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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T35 TYB is a 1999 BMW R850 in Cream with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T35 TYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T35 TYB registered?

T35 TYB is a 1999 BMW R850, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T35 TYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T35 TYB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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