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T56 YAN

1999 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

33,042 mi
Last recorded33,042 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW R85030,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT56 YAN
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 33,042 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 32,984 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 32,941 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 32,606 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 32,169 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 31,321 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 27,907 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 22,917 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 18,627 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 18,627 miles

Offside Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 16 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 17,673 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 13,931 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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T56 YAN is a 1999 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 T56 YAN, 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 T56 YAN?

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What year was T56 YAN registered?

T56 YAN is a 1999 BMW R850, first registered on 12 April 1999.

Is T56 YAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T56 YAN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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