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R709 KGF

1998 BMW R850

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,328 mi
Last recorded24,328 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 KGF
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 24,328 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 19,768 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 19,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit very close to limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 18,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit ***close to failure*** (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit ***close to failure*** (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 18,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit ***close to failure*** (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit ***close to failure*** (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 17,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 17,020 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 17,014 miles

Rear Suspension component has excessive wear or free play paralever bearings (5.3.3 (d))

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

final drive oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2019 15,493 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play final drive pivot bearing has play - advice: excessive play for service limits - advise immediate replacement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 13,685 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 13,685 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 9 Jan 2017 12,022 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 10,763 miles

front suspension ball joint cover split

steering damper movement damping washer split

Fail 7 Jan 2016 10,763 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

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

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

front suspension ball joint cover split

oil level low

steering damper movement damping washer split

Pass 16 Jan 2015 7,962 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 5,171 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 3,442 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 2,658 miles

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

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2011 1,810 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 998 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 998 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 2 miles

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

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

oil leakage at rear drive unit

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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R709 KGF is a 1998 BMW R850 in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R709 KGF, 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 R709 KGF registered?

R709 KGF is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R709 KGF safe to buy?

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