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R824 NWO

1998 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,977 mi
Last recorded61,977 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 NWO
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 61,977 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 61,214 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 59,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively mountings (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 58,612 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 56,879 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 55,097 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 53,254 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 50,593 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 49,039 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 46,724 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 43,490 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 40,447 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 40,447 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 37,203 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 34,337 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,966 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 29,808 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 29,498 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 28,407 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 28,393 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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R824 NWO is a 1998 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R824 NWO, 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 R824 NWO registered?

R824 NWO is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R824 NWO safe to buy?

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