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S615 KNK

1998 BMW R850

Grey Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,260 mi
Last recorded53,260 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS615 KNK
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 53,260 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 47,337 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 45,603 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 44,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively play in bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 43,800 miles

Front brake discs have slight play in bobbins

Fail 15 Sep 2020 43,798 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs have slight play in bobbins

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 43,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rivetts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 43,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 May 2017 41,487 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 40,609 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 40,146 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 37,189 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 37,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 35,875 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 34,344 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 34,338 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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S615 KNK is a 1998 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S615 KNK, 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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S615 KNK is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S615 KNK safe to buy?

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