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T463 MGB

1999 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,640 mi
Last recorded19,640 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW R85030,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT463 MGB
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 19,640 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 19,637 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 19,602 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 19,594 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 19,591 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 19,521 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 19,512 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 19,431 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 19,431 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2018 19,390 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 19,342 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 19,295 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 19,076 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 19,012 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 18,869 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 18,712 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 18,337 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 17,423 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 16,230 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 14,574 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 13,108 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 13,108 miles

Rear 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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T463 MGB is a 1999 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T463 MGB, 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 T463 MGB registered?

T463 MGB is a 1999 BMW R850, first registered on 5 May 1999.

Is T463 MGB safe to buy?

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