MOT Status
ValidMileage
79,913 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear tyre slightly out of shape
Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front and rear tyre badly feathered
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
front and rear tyre badly feathered
slight play in front brake disc locating pins
Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)
wear in front brake disc retaining rivits
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
centre stand not returning properly.(sticking.)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
centre stand not returning properly.(sticking.)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R260 FWW is a 1998 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
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 R260 FWW, 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 R260 FWW registered?
R260 FWW is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 23 March 1998.
Is R260 FWW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R260 FWW shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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