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V388 HAR

1999 BMW R850

Grey Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,903 mi
Last recorded57,903 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW R85030,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 HAR
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 57,903 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 57,677 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 55,456 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 52,446 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 48,964 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 48,964 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2014 45,932 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 43,722 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 25 May 2012 42,622 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 42,622 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,545 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 39,724 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 32,007 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 22,243 miles

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

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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V388 HAR is a 1999 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1999 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 30,046 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 V388 HAR, 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 27 years old, this BMW R850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V388 HAR registered?

V388 HAR is a 1999 BMW R850, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V388 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V388 HAR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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