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S72 KGN

1998 BMW R850

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,865 mi
Last recorded21,865 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS72 KGN
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 21,865 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 21,616 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 19,142 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 18,579 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 16,782 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 16,782 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 12,072 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 12,067 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2005 11,904 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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S72 KGN is a 1998 BMW R850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S72 KGN, 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 S72 KGN registered?

S72 KGN is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S72 KGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S72 KGN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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