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R723 AAR

1998 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,253 mi
Last recorded32,253 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 AAR
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 32,253 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 28,657 miles

slight cracks in rear tyre side walls

Pass 12 Jun 2023 25,284 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 25,270 miles

Nearside Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front inoperative (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 23,884 miles

Front Brake back plate slightly loose (1.1.14 (d))

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Steering (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 22,907 miles

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

Rear tyre valve perished slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2019 21,956 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 18,563 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 18,537 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 17,958 miles

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

steering damper leaking

Pass 8 Aug 2008 14,175 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 13,746 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 13,563 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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R723 AAR is a 1998 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R723 AAR, 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 R723 AAR registered?

R723 AAR is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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