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T885 AFT

1999 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

25,780 mi
Last recorded25,780 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW R85030,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT885 AFT
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 25,780 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 25,779 miles

Front Brake excessively binding DANGEROUS TO RIDE (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 25,363 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 25,104 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 24,382 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 23,843 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 23,606 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 23,206 miles

Front tyre valve perished

Pass 15 May 2015 22,107 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 21,967 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 21,558 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 21,232 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 20,523 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 19,567 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 18,344 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 18,157 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 17,973 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 17,162 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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T885 AFT is a 1999 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T885 AFT, 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 T885 AFT registered?

T885 AFT is a 1999 BMW R850, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T885 AFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T885 AFT shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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