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R622 JFL

1998 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,544 mi
Last recorded38,544 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR622 JFL
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 38,544 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 37,701 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 37,236 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play rear hub bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 35,614 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in paralever bearing ,not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 33,946 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 32,950 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 32,883 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 30,568 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 30,324 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 30,113 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 30,113 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 29,663 miles

slight play at rear wheel bearing

Fail 16 Apr 2011 29,663 miles

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

slight play at rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 May 2010 29,492 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 25,970 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,894 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 20,209 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 16,653 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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R622 JFL is a 1998 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R622 JFL, 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 R622 JFL registered?

R622 JFL is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R622 JFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R622 JFL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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