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T469 KAU

1999 BMW R850

Grey Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

71,179 mi
Last recorded71,179 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW R85030,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT469 KAU
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 71,179 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 69,021 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 66,574 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 65,318 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 63,160 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 58,542 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 54,054 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 47,358 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 43,948 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 39,194 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 33,795 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 29,596 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 29,596 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,208 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 26,077 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,171 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 23,270 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 22,335 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 21,398 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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T469 KAU is a 1999 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 T469 KAU, 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 T469 KAU registered?

T469 KAU is a 1999 BMW R850, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T469 KAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T469 KAU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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