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27,756 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front brake discs have minor play on floating sections
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
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S246 UEW is a 1998 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 S246 UEW, 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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What year was S246 UEW registered?
S246 UEW is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 3 November 1998.
Is S246 UEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S246 UEW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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