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R751 JPB

1998 BMW R850

Grey Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,948 mi
Last recorded51,948 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR751 JPB
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2020 51,948 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 47,396 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 45,413 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 43,710 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 41,075 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 39,358 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 37,630 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 35,759 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 33,875 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,021 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 30,992 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 29,593 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 2 Apr 2008 28,601 miles

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

small nail in front tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2006 27,238 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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R751 JPB is a 1998 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R751 JPB, 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 R751 JPB registered?

R751 JPB is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R751 JPB safe to buy?

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