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T934 OBL

1999 BMW R850

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,408 mi
Last recorded62,408 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW R85030,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT934 OBL
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2023 62,408 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Front wheel hub paint pealing has some corrosion

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear wheel hub paint pealing and has some corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2020 61,778 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 61,576 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 60,134 miles

brakes slightly rusty due to vehicle sitting

Pass 26 May 2015 87,343 miles

abs warning light illuminated

Pass 29 May 2014 59,086 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

side stand pivot worn.

Fail 27 May 2014 59,086 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

side stand pivot worn.

Pass 11 May 2013 58,655 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 58,233 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 57,745 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 57,306 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 56,108 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 56,108 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 54,349 miles

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

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 13 Apr 2006 52,240 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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T934 OBL is a 1999 BMW R850 in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T934 OBL, 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.

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T934 OBL is a 1999 BMW R850, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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