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S631 JGD

1998 BMW R850

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

23,854 mi
Last recorded23,854 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS631 JGD
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 23,854 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 23,637 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 23,598 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 22,525 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 22,246 miles

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

Front tyre worn unevenly.

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 21,208 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 20,067 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 18,343 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 18,170 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 17,816 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 17,177 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 15,450 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 15,450 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 15,085 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 13,562 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2006 10,551 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 10,551 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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S631 JGD is a 1998 BMW R850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S631 JGD, 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 S631 JGD registered?

S631 JGD is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S631 JGD safe to buy?

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