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S36 APA

1998 BMW R850

Grey Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

30,297 mi
Last recorded30,297 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS36 APA
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 30,297 miles

front brake lever low on reserve travel

front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Apr 2024 29,602 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 29,343 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 29,343 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 28,282 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 27,622 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 27,622 miles

Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 27,008 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 25,847 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 25,603 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 25,603 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 25,185 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 23,882 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 21,970 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 21,394 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 20,461 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 20,443 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 20,407 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 18,848 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 18,629 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 17,657 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 17,657 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 16,531 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 16,049 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 14,922 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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S36 APA is a 1998 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S36 APA, 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 S36 APA registered?

S36 APA is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S36 APA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S36 APA shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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