MOT Status
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63,420 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Upper Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
covers fitted obscuring some components
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
covers fitted obscuring some components
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
brake service required
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
front tyre valve pereshed
rear suspension bearing has slight play(DIFF PIVOT)
recomend brake service
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
rear suspension bearing has slight free play(DIFF PIVOT)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
slight play in shat drive pivot
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R834 OBM is a 1997 BMW R850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
Across all 1997 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 36,749 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 R834 OBM, 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 29 years old, this BMW R850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R834 OBM registered?
R834 OBM is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 1 October 1997.
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