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N14 CSJ

1998 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

2,558 mi
Last recorded2,558 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN14 CSJ
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 2,558 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 2,517 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 2,499 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 2,481 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 2,201 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 1,633 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 1,607 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 1,430 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 917 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 755 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Header/Cylinder Flange minor leak (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 634 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 634 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 20 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 41,264 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

both front fork stanchions slightly pitted

slight oil leak from rear pinion seal

Pass 9 Nov 2012 41,264 miles

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

both front fork stanchions slightly pitted

slight oil leak from rear pinion seal

Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,803 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 39,639 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 39,639 miles

Front Steering damper ineffective (2.1.2d)

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

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 36,395 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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N14 CSJ is a 1998 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N14 CSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N14 CSJ?

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What year was N14 CSJ registered?

N14 CSJ is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is N14 CSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N14 CSJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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