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S58 APA

1998 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,122 mi
Last recorded42,122 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS58 APA
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 42,122 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 41,958 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 41,627 miles

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

rear tyre cut not deep cannot see ply or cords

Pass 18 Nov 2017 41,611 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 41,605 miles

Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded rear brake holding on (3.2.A1h)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 May 2016 40,596 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 38,780 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 37,236 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 31,949 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 26,922 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 26,847 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 18,861 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 16,442 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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S58 APA is a 1998 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S58 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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S58 APA is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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