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S125 LGM

1998 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,273 mi
Last recorded59,273 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS125 LGM
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 May 2022 59,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2016 58,261 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 57,137 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 54,379 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))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 52,811 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 51,944 miles

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

Number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Apr 2011 49,773 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 47,027 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 45,685 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 44,078 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 43,482 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 43,472 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 42,567 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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S125 LGM is a 1998 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S125 LGM, 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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S125 LGM is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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