MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,561 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear brake binding slightly
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive 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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R252 ENE is a 1998 BMW R850 in Red with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R252 ENE, 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 R252 ENE registered?
R252 ENE is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 1 April 1998.
Is R252 ENE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R252 ENE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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