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T829 EGM

1999 BMW R850

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,214 mi
Last recorded81,214 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW R85030,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT829 EGM
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 81,214 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 77,081 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 69,195 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 69,195 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 62,393 miles

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

rear no plate slight detoriation

Fail 24 Jan 2013 62,393 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

rear no plate slight detoriation

Pass 2 Nov 2011 53,118 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 47,142 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 43,121 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 37,577 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 35,855 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 32,198 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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T829 EGM is a 1999 BMW R850 in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T829 EGM, 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 T829 EGM registered?

T829 EGM is a 1999 BMW R850, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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