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R302 UBY

1998 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

66,630 mi
Last recorded66,630 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 UBY
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 66,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 66,176 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 65,541 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 64,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 64,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 64,130 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 64,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 62,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs has slight wear to bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear pads worn close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 58,640 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 55,037 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 5,432 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 54,332 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2017 50,243 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 May 2016 46,844 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 May 2016 46,844 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 42,389 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 42,389 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 May 2014 38,552 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 35,524 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 35,524 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 32,369 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 26,090 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 22,787 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 18,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2009 18,486 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 15,774 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 15,760 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 14,435 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Mar 2006 10,720 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 UBY is a 1998 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 UBY, 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 UBY registered?

R302 UBY is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R302 UBY safe to buy?

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