MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,457 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
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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.
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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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