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T853 VNU

1999 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,083 mi
Last recorded67,083 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW R85030,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT853 VNU
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 67,083 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 67,083 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 66,769 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 66,764 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 66,582 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 May 2021 66,109 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 65,694 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2019 64,756 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 63,622 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 63,622 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 61,375 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 59,602 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 59,602 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 58,316 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 57,168 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 55,312 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,762 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 52,624 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 49,037 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 44,282 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 44,282 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 26,826 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 4,342 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 4,123 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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T853 VNU is a 1999 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 T853 VNU, 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 T853 VNU registered?

T853 VNU is a 1999 BMW R850, first registered on 10 July 1999.

Is T853 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T853 VNU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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