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S805 OGF

1998 BMW R850

Grey Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,918 mi
Last recorded34,918 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS805 OGF
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 34,918 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 34,349 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 33,357 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 33,327 miles

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 32,368 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 31,810 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2022 31,810 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 29,077 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 26,868 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 26,851 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 26,780 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 26,780 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 26,739 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 26,464 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 26,464 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 26,311 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 26,207 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 26,207 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 25,894 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,563 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2006 25,551 miles

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

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

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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S805 OGF is a 1998 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S805 OGF, 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 S805 OGF registered?

S805 OGF is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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