MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil At fork (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
both front brake discs have a lot of float on bobbins
exhaust rattles when tapped
front shock absorber spring heavily corroded
number plate slightly delaminated
oil leak from R/H side of engine
rear shock absorber spring corroded at bottom
steering damper has been leaking and now has no effect
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nail in rear tyre
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
T497 VAE is a 1999 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 T497 VAE, 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
How do I check the history of T497 VAE?
You can check the full history of T497 VAE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was T497 VAE registered?
T497 VAE is a 1999 BMW R850, first registered on 20 August 1999.
Is T497 VAE safe to buy?
The MOT history for T497 VAE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does T497 VAE have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T497 VAE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.