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R302 AWP

1998 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

15,206 mi
Last recorded15,206 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 AWP
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2020 15,206 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 15,203 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 15,044 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 14,957 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 14,832 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 14,605 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 13,914 miles

Advise no plate be changed

Fail 11 May 2011 13,914 miles

Advise no plate be changed

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

Pass 27 May 2010 13,347 miles

advise new rear no plate

Pass 11 Mar 2009 12,706 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 12,043 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 10,721 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 10,268 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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R302 AWP is a 1998 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R302 AWP, 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 R302 AWP registered?

R302 AWP is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R302 AWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R302 AWP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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