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S468 HUB

1998 BMW R850

Grey Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

66,366 mi
Last recorded66,366 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS468 HUB
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 66,366 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 66,030 miles

Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails ()

Fail 18 Jun 2022 66,030 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Pass 31 Mar 2021 64,893 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 63,529 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 63,529 miles

Offside Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 59,228 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 59,228 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 54,253 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 48,017 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 46,064 miles

advise rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 2 Jun 2014 43,090 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 41,305 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 38,945 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 37,146 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 35,191 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 31,453 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 25,239 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 21,042 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 15,923 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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S468 HUB is a 1998 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S468 HUB, 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 S468 HUB registered?

S468 HUB is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S468 HUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S468 HUB shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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