MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,896 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
parralever bearing has slight free play
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
parralever bearing has slight free play
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Oil cooler pipes corroded.
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Slight play in front brake disc rollers.
Oil cooler pipes corroded.
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Slight play in front brake disc rollers.
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V831 JBH is a 1999 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 V831 JBH, 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 V831 JBH registered?
V831 JBH is a 1999 BMW R850, first registered on 16 October 1999.
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