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S346 KGO

1998 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,734 mi
Last recorded105,734 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS346 KGO
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 105,734 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 105,734 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 10,111 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 10,111 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 100,926 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 87,110 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 74,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 62,407 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))

Pass 4 Jan 2006 50,081 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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S346 KGO is a 1998 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S346 KGO, 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 S346 KGO registered?

S346 KGO is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 19 December 1998.

Is S346 KGO safe to buy?

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