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S718 REY

1998 BMW R850

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,687 mi
Last recorded65,687 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS718 REY
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 65,687 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both nearside and offside (2.3.3)

Rear tyre inflated for test

Fail 4 Jan 2018 65,687 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies both front and rear brake lights (1.3.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both nearside and offside (2.3.3)

Rear tyre inflated for test

Pass 16 Jan 2017 58,037 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn floating discs have free play (3.2.A1l)

rear top box carrier broken but secure at time of test

Fail 12 Jan 2017 58,037 miles

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn floating discs have free play (3.2.A1l)

rear top box carrier broken but secure at time of test

Pass 2 Mar 2016 55,165 miles

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

Brake disc(s) slightly worn rivets on front discs worn and rattle slightly. (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 52,441 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 49,426 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

rear brake binding slightly, but not enough for failure.

slight play in rear diff bearings.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 49,426 miles

rear brake binding slightly, but not enough for failure.

slight play in rear diff bearings.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 45,505 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

small amount of play in rear diff bearing

Fail 18 Jan 2013 45,505 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

mainstand pivot slightly siezed,not returning fully

small amount of play in rear diff bearing

Pass 1 Feb 2012 41,342 miles

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

small amount of play in rear diff bearings

Fail 31 Jan 2012 41,342 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

small amount of play in rear diff bearings

Pass 16 May 2011 36,904 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

small amount of play in rear diff joint

Pass 27 Apr 2010 31,639 miles

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

slight play in rear diff to swing arm

Pass 22 May 2009 28,274 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 28,272 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 26,800 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 24,540 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 22,535 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 20,690 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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S718 REY is a 1998 BMW R850 in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S718 REY, 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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S718 REY is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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