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1999 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,456 mi
Last recorded49,456 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW R85030,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT698 PDF
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 49,456 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 46,910 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 46,895 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 46,866 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 46,683 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 34,095 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 34,095 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering damper ineffective (2.1.2d)

Fromt brake pad friction material coming away from back plate.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 22,616 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,009 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 19,434 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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T698 PDF is a 1999 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T698 PDF, 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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T698 PDF is a 1999 BMW R850, first registered on 5 July 1999.

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