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R772 CHW

1998 BMW R850

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,867 mi
Last recorded76,867 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR772 CHW
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 76,867 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 76,867 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 75,764 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 72,720 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steel oil cooler lines corroded.

Pass 27 Jan 2007 63,778 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steel oil cooler pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 31 Jan 2006 54,833 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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R772 CHW is a 1998 BMW R850 in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R772 CHW, 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 R772 CHW registered?

R772 CHW is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R772 CHW safe to buy?

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