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R64 NRC

1998 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,670 mi
Last recorded40,670 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 NRC
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 40,670 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 40,664 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 39,748 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 39,748 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 38,283 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 38,275 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 35,900 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 33,848 miles

Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,450 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 30,976 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 29,568 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 29,568 miles

Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 May 2011 24,684 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 22,414 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 19,840 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 18,347 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 17,948 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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R64 NRC is a 1998 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R64 NRC, 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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R64 NRC is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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