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R622 PGC

1998 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,610 mi
Last recorded90,610 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR622 PGC
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 90,610 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 90,571 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 88,120 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 86,293 miles

Offside Front brake hose security

Pass 30 May 2023 85,378 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 85,372 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 84,979 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 84,772 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 84,772 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 84,415 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 84,101 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 83,933 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 83,717 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 83,701 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 82,583 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 81,846 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 76,043 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 76,043 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 68,362 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 60,905 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 PGC is a 1998 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PGC, 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 R622 PGC registered?

R622 PGC is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R622 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R622 PGC shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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