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T512 AYJ

1999 BMW R850

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,393 mi
Last recorded23,393 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW R85030,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT512 AYJ
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 23,393 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 23,232 miles

Offside Rear Lower Slight play in rear paralever bearings

Fail 17 Jun 2022 23,232 miles

Offside Rear Lower Slight play in rear paralever bearings

Central Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 23,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 22,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 22,099 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 22,099 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 May 2017 21,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 20,798 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 20,798 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 20,209 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 17,365 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 14,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 14,683 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 12,967 miles

Centre Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 12,071 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 11,263 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 10,422 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 9,573 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 9,548 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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.

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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T512 AYJ is a 1999 BMW R850 in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T512 AYJ, 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 T512 AYJ registered?

T512 AYJ is a 1999 BMW R850, first registered on 20 July 1999.

Is T512 AYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T512 AYJ shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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