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R399 PJH

1998 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

42,811 mi
Last recorded42,811 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 PJH
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 42,811 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 40,136 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 37,100 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 37,080 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 33,131 miles

Front brake disc carriers slightly worn

Pass 29 Apr 2014 31,152 miles

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

front brake discs have slight play

rear registration plate deteriorating

rear tyre worn on centre

Fail 11 Apr 2014 31,149 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

front brake discs have slight play

front tyre worn low and unevenly

rear tyre worn to centre

Pass 15 May 2013 30,486 miles

All direction Indicators flash slightly fast

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

Front brake discs have slight movement at there fixings

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside front brake caliper damp

Rear tyre valve stem slightly deteriorated

Registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2012 28,901 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front brake discs have slight movement at fixings

registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2011 27,525 miles

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

front floating brake discs have slight movement

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

slight dampnes around offside front brake hose ferrul

Pass 17 Apr 2010 26,509 miles

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

slight dampnes around rear brake caliper bleed nipple

windshield slightly insecure

Pass 13 May 2009 25,597 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 25,469 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 25,459 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 25,459 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear tyre has 6mm plug patch fitted. †this is an unsafe repair due to speed rating of tyre.(w)rated tyre fitted. †

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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R399 PJH is a 1998 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R399 PJH, 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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R399 PJH is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 10 May 1998.

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