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S415 UKJ

1998 BMW R850

Grey Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

23,195 mi
Last recorded23,195 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS415 UKJ
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 23,195 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 22,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Play in floating mounts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Play in floating mounts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 20,644 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 20,644 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 17,960 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 17,945 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2022 14,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork tube seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 9,228 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 9,209 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 9,215 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 9,169 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 8,234 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 7,046 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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S415 UKJ is a 1998 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S415 UKJ, 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 S415 UKJ registered?

S415 UKJ is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 29 December 1998.

Is S415 UKJ safe to buy?

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