MOT Status
ValidMileage
24,858 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front front caliper has brake fluid residue on outer
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
R384 NEL is a 1998 BMW R850 in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R384 NEL, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R384 NEL?
You can check the full history of R384 NEL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R384 NEL registered?
R384 NEL is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 21 May 1998.
Is R384 NEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R384 NEL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R384 NEL have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R384 NEL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.