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R167 BUJ

1998 BMW R850

Grey Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,227 mi
Last recorded43,227 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 BUJ
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 43,227 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 42,662 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 33,081 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 22,589 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 22,589 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,407 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,197 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 20,347 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 18,373 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 16,497 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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R167 BUJ is a 1998 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R167 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 R167 BUJ registered?

R167 BUJ is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R167 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R167 BUJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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