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R599 RDV

1997 BMW R850

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,315 mi
Last recorded48,315 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 RDV
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 48,315 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement driveshaft pivot bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 47,038 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 45,387 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 44,716 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 43,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 43,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 42,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 42,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 42,104 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 41,534 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 39,248 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play rear bevel housing (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 35,958 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 34,305 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 34,155 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 33,905 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,109 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,109 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 32,893 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 32,618 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 31,713 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,962 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 29,810 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 25,750 miles

slight play in front floating discs

Pass 15 Dec 2005 21,673 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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R599 RDV is a 1997 BMW R850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1997 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 36,749 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 R599 RDV, 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 29 years old, this BMW R850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R599 RDV registered?

R599 RDV is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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