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V838 EHT

1999 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,760 mi
Last recorded64,760 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW R85030,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV838 EHT
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 64,760 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 64,760 miles

Rear Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 53,678 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 53,678 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 43,630 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 22 Sep 2007 29,454 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 29,454 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2006 20,284 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 19,121 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 19,110 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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V838 EHT is a 1999 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V838 EHT, 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 V838 EHT registered?

V838 EHT is a 1999 BMW R850, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is V838 EHT safe to buy?

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