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S936 JUG

1998 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,355 mi
Last recorded87,355 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS936 JUG
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 87,355 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 85,860 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 83,774 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 83,774 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 82,302 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 81,660 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 79,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inc bobbings (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake hose rusty and pads going rusty on backplates

Pass 16 Apr 2018 79,018 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 79,018 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 78,384 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 76,484 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 70,336 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 67,042 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 60,253 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 52,035 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 52,035 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 43,272 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 43,272 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 35,080 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 24,836 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 16,233 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 14,553 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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S936 JUG is a 1998 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S936 JUG, 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 S936 JUG registered?

S936 JUG is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is S936 JUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S936 JUG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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