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S949 JUG

1998 BMW R850

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,381 mi
Last recorded95,381 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS949 JUG
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 95,381 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 93,774 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 93,753 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2020 91,838 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 89,273 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 88,704 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 77,422 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 68,455 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 68,455 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 64,260 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 13 Sep 2013 63,226 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 62,098 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 62,033 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 61,967 miles

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

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 61,392 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 55,319 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

slight pitting on front forks

Pass 23 Apr 2010 55,319 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

slight pitting on front forks

Pass 23 May 2008 54,242 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2008 54,105 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 50,712 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 47,912 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2006 47,912 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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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S949 JUG is a 1998 BMW R850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S949 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.

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What year was S949 JUG registered?

S949 JUG is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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