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R503 COT

1998 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,861 mi
Last recorded14,861 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 COT
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2008 14,861 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 14,707 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 14,671 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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R503 COT is a 1998 BMW R850 in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R503 COT, 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 R503 COT registered?

R503 COT is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R503 COT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R503 COT shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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