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R458 XPO

1998 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

29,457 mi
Last recorded29,457 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 XPO
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 29,457 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 29,457 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2017 27,674 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 27,674 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 27,215 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 25,214 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 21,520 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 21,143 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 21,102 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 20,165 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 20,165 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 19,453 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 19,453 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 15,266 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 14,780 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 14,770 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 14,363 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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R458 XPO is a 1998 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R458 XPO, 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

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What year was R458 XPO registered?

R458 XPO is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R458 XPO safe to buy?

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