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T439 JAD

1999 BMW R850

Grey Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,149 mi
Last recorded7,149 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW R85030,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT439 JAD
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 7,149 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 7,149 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake caliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2011 7,100 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 7,052 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 5,922 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 5,264 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 4,212 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 3,893 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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T439 JAD is a 1999 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T439 JAD, 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 T439 JAD registered?

T439 JAD is a 1999 BMW R850, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T439 JAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T439 JAD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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