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V411 DCW

1999 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,660 mi
Last recorded65,660 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW R85030,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV411 DCW
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 65,660 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 65,359 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 64,125 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired 1 screw mount missing on lens (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 64,125 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired 1 screw mount missing on lens (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 60,520 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 60,499 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 58,490 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 56,711 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 55,715 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 54,298 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front brake disc mounting bobbins slightly worn.

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 51,571 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 51,571 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 43,876 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 36,596 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 31,646 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,701 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,722 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 25,386 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 25,376 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 21,718 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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V411 DCW is a 1999 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V411 DCW, 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 V411 DCW registered?

V411 DCW is a 1999 BMW R850, first registered on 11 September 1999.

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