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R184 UUX

1998 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,757 mi
Last recorded39,757 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR184 UUX
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 39,757 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 38,805 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 37,843 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 35,709 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 35,454 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 34,489 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 34,483 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 33,694 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 31,018 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 27,650 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 27,649 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 23,430 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 23,422 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 22,526 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 22,526 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 22,179 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 22,002 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 21,691 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 21,390 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 20,894 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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R184 UUX is a 1998 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R184 UUX, 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 R184 UUX registered?

R184 UUX is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R184 UUX safe to buy?

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