MOT Status
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34,918 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
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)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
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)
Rear 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)
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?
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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.
Is S805 OGF safe to buy?
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