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GIG 4624

1998 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,052 mi
Last recorded54,052 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 4624
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 54,052 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 54,052 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 53,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 52,363 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 52,329 miles

Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 50,240 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 50,240 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 46,062 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 42,931 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 36,716 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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GIG 4624 is a 1998 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 29,296 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 GIG 4624, 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 28 years old, this BMW R850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GIG 4624 registered?

GIG 4624 is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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