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T72 GDP

1999 BMW R850

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

14 mi
Last recorded14 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW R85030,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT72 GDP
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 14 miles
Fail 23 May 2026 14 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 121 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 6 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 129,134 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 129,134 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 116,369 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 103,943 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 103,943 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 91,651 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 91,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 78,484 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 65,332 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 52,165 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 4,141 miles

rear pads on limit

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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T72 GDP is a 1999 BMW R850 in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 T72 GDP, 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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What year was T72 GDP registered?

T72 GDP is a 1999 BMW R850, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T72 GDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T72 GDP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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