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S252 RFU

1998 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,359 mi
Last recorded27,359 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS252 RFU
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2010 27,359 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 26,752 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 26,404 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 26,404 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 26,009 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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S252 RFU is a 1998 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S252 RFU, 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 S252 RFU registered?

S252 RFU is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S252 RFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S252 RFU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S252 RFU have outstanding finance?

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