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R593 JGO

1998 BMW R850

Grey Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,566 mi
Last recorded69,566 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR593 JGO
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 69,566 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 69,566 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 69,435 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 68,878 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 68,513 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 67,813 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 67,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 66,617 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 66,617 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 65,732 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 59,825 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 50,974 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 40,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 3,261 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 22,834 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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R593 JGO is a 1998 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R593 JGO, 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 R593 JGO registered?

R593 JGO is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R593 JGO safe to buy?

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