MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,381 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
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)
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)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
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
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
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Inner Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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S949 JUG is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 17 August 1998.
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