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R934 AKO

1998 BMW R850

Grey Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

44,518 mi
Last recorded44,518 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR934 AKO
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 44,518 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened front shock absorber has light to moderate surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension mounting has light to moderate surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc (floating) bobbins have light play (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front disc (floating) bobbins have light play (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 43,192 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 41,624 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 40,177 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 40,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 37,804 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 35,436 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 32,772 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 32,772 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 29,996 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 27,271 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 27,271 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 24,424 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 21,821 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 19,292 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 16,964 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 15,203 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 14,481 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 13,716 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 12,803 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 12,319 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 10,484 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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R934 AKO is a 1998 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R934 AKO, 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 R934 AKO registered?

R934 AKO is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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