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S166 UAK

1998 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

35,726 mi
Last recorded35,726 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 UAK
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 35,726 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 35,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 35,603 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 35,603 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 35,501 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 35,322 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Play in the area of wheel bearing. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 35,230 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight play from rear wheel bearing area (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 35,079 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 34,965 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 34,761 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 34,035 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 33,231 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 31,957 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 30,609 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 29,294 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 28,418 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 27,938 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 25,976 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 24,784 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 24,762 miles

Front Steering damper ineffective (2.1.2d)

Pass 19 May 2006 22,423 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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S166 UAK is a 1998 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S166 UAK, 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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S166 UAK is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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