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V987 DGT

1999 BMW R850

Grey Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

53,659 mi
Last recorded53,659 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW R85030,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV987 DGT
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 53,659 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 53,552 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 52,730 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 50,072 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 50,072 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak left front fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering damper ineffective (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

clutch adjustment too tight

Fail 4 Jan 2019 50,071 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear shock has reduced damping

Pass 5 Jan 2018 46,747 miles

Front suspension has slight corrosion front suspension spring has corrosion. (2.3.8)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 46,747 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords rear tyre has cut exposing cord. (4.1.2a(i))

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front suspension has slight corrosion front suspension spring has corrosion. (2.3.8)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 42,371 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Rear SLIGHT DRAG ON REAR WHEEL,NOT ROTATING FREELY

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 37,548 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 37,183 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 36,910 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 36,484 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,903 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,361 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 35,185 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 34,777 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 33,773 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 33,773 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 32,495 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 32,495 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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V987 DGT is a 1999 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V987 DGT, 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 V987 DGT registered?

V987 DGT is a 1999 BMW R850, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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