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R41 EOS

1998 BMW R850

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,123 mi
Last recorded18,123 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 EOS
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 18,123 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 18,118 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 15,636 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 13,626 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 10,986 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 10,986 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 7,785 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 5,813 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 5,813 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 4,169 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 4,052 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 4,026 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 3,996 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 3,996 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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R41 EOS is a 1998 BMW R850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R41 EOS, 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 R41 EOS registered?

R41 EOS is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 18 April 1998.

Is R41 EOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R41 EOS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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