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T712 NGA

1999 BMW R850

Red Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,892 mi
Last recorded63,892 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW R85030,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT712 NGA
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 63,892 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 63,495 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 63,495 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 62,925 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 62,894 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel No reserve travel on pedal. (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 62,280 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 61,573 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 59,265 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 55,294 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 47,567 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 46,036 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 35,023 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 26,277 miles

REAR PADS WORN SLIGHTLY AND IS THE DISC..

Pass 12 Jul 2012 16,727 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 15,505 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 14,381 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 14,339 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 12 May 2009 12,755 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 12,394 miles
Pass 7 May 2007 12,272 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 11,971 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
Full BMW R850 reliability report

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T712 NGA is a 1999 BMW R850 in Red with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T712 NGA, 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 T712 NGA registered?

T712 NGA is a 1999 BMW R850, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T712 NGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T712 NGA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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