MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,903 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
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R808 OGC is a 1998 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.
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 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 R808 OGC, 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 R808 OGC registered?
R808 OGC is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 16 January 1998.
Is R808 OGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R808 OGC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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