MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,892 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (Fork Seal) (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear Differential Movement on Pins, Leaking Oil) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
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R290 SFR is a 1998 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R290 SFR, 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 R290 SFR registered?
R290 SFR is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 3 June 1998.
Is R290 SFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R290 SFR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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