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T89 HKO

1999 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

21,379 mi
Last recorded21,379 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW R85030,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT89 HKO
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 21,379 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 20,863 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 19,605 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 18,632 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 18,129 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 18,053 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 16,879 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 15,577 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 14,984 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 14,270 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive drive unit pivot (2.4.B.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 13,680 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 13,680 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 13,202 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 12,649 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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T89 HKO is a 1999 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 T89 HKO, 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 T89 HKO registered?

T89 HKO is a 1999 BMW R850, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T89 HKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T89 HKO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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