MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,504 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute both front (1.5.1c)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute both rear (1.5.1c)
Footrest missing both rear (6.2.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively kinked hose damaged. (3.2.B3a)
Nearside Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn excessive movement in floating disc. (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn floating disc slight play (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Centre Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Centre Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Offside handlebar controls slightly loose on handlebar pin
rear brakes slightly binding
Inner Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Rear position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M974 XUM is a 1995 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1995 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 38,880 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 M974 XUM, 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 31 years old, this BMW R850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was M974 XUM registered?
M974 XUM is a 1995 BMW R850, first registered on 24 April 1995.
Is M974 XUM safe to buy?
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