MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,629 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Oil leak
front tyre very deprofiled
rear tyre has been repaired
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R458 EJO is a 1998 BMW R850 in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.
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 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 R458 EJO, 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 R458 EJO registered?
R458 EJO is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 21 May 1998.
Is R458 EJO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R458 EJO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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