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T746 BSS

1999 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

28,963 mi
Last recorded28,963 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW R85030,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT746 BSS
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 28,963 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 28,419 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 28,419 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 26,229 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 24,941 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 24,157 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 24,157 miles

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 24,153 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 23,579 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 22,879 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 21,531 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 20,590 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 19,264 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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T746 BSS is a 1999 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T746 BSS, 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 T746 BSS registered?

T746 BSS is a 1999 BMW R850, first registered on 10 May 1999.

Is T746 BSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T746 BSS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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