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21,601 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Lower Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have slight free play trunions (2.4.A.2c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have slight free play trunions (2.4.A.2c)
Throttle operating incorrectly no free play (6.2.1f)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
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R164 BUJ is a 1998 BMW R850 in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R164 BUJ, 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 R164 BUJ registered?
R164 BUJ is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 15 June 1998.
Is R164 BUJ safe to buy?
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