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R510 HOO

1998 BMW 850

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,665 mi
Last recorded83,665 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 HOO
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 83,665 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 81,111 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 78,157 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 75,170 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 73,520 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 70,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 68,019 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 66,111 miles

Rear slight play in rear wheel

Pass 24 Mar 2016 63,480 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,605 miles

slight play in rear wheel

Pass 31 Mar 2014 59,073 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 55,260 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 55,260 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 14 Mar 2012 55,129 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 53,524 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2011 53,524 miles

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2010 47,113 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2010 47,113 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2009 39,873 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 39,873 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 32,912 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 24,900 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 24,900 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 23,002 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 850?

Based on 7,572 MOT tests across 753 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
782
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
753
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 253
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 219
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Headlamp aim too low 214
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 198
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R510 HOO is a 1998 BMW 850 in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

The most common reason a BMW 850 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 253 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R510 HOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R510 HOO registered?

R510 HOO is a 1998 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R510 HOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R510 HOO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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