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T584 RKS

1999 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,267 mi
Last recorded81,267 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW R85030,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT584 RKS
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 81,267 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 79,324 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 73,412 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 73,412 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 73,088 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 66,819 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 61,555 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 53,186 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 53,184 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 45,483 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 45,293 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 44,206 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 43,061 miles

steering damper free play + friction

Pass 28 Oct 2005 41,342 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 40,064 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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T584 RKS is a 1999 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T584 RKS, 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 T584 RKS registered?

T584 RKS is a 1999 BMW R850, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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