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T839 EGM

1999 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,081 mi
Last recorded110,081 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 BMW R85030,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT839 EGM
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2009 110,081 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 110,081 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 99,902 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 99,902 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 79,489 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 79,275 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 55,582 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 55,581 miles

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

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

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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T839 EGM is a 1999 BMW R850 in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T839 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 T839 EGM registered?

T839 EGM is a 1999 BMW R850, first registered on 19 July 1999.

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