MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,724 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
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W198 WGN is a 2000 BMW R850 in Red with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 2000 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 33,728 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 W198 WGN, 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 26 years old, this BMW R850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was W198 WGN registered?
W198 WGN is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 25 May 2000.
Is W198 WGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for W198 WGN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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