MOT Status
ValidMileage
53,832 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front throttle cable elbow adjuster broken
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering damper in such a condition that the steering action is impaired. (2.1.2d)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
steering damper is not as effective as it could be.
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
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R185 UUX is a 1997 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
Across all 1997 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 36,749 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 R185 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 29 years old, this BMW R850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R185 UUX registered?
R185 UUX is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 12 December 1997.
Is R185 UUX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R185 UUX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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