MOT reliability
Bmw R850
1,482 vehicles · 19,693 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1,482 Bmw R850 vehicles and 19,693 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R850 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 44,967 miles.
1,482
Vehicles
19,693
MOT tests
1,958
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw R850 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw R850 MOT tests:
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Other75%
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Brakes17%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Steering6%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Body & structure0%
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Identification & plates0%
Bmw R850 pass rate by age
How the Bmw R850's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 80% |
| 2 | 10 | 90% |
| 3 | 326 | 95% |
| 4 | 471 | 92% |
| 5 | 641 | 91% |
| 6 | 867 | 91% |
| 7 | 941 | 90% |
| 8 | 1,027 | 89% |
| 9 | 1,073 | 89% |
| 10 | 1,145 | 88% |
| 11 | 1,172 | 88% |
| 12 | 1,145 | 87% |
| 13 | 1,105 | 86% |
| 14 | 1,037 | 86% |
| 15 | 983 | 87% |
| 16 | 926 | 87% |
| 17 | 871 | 89% |
| 18 | 865 | 87% |
| 19 | 808 | 86% |
| 20 | 754 | 88% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1,480), Diesel (2)
Most common Bmw R850 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R850 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (657 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (543 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (284 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (251 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (245 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (241 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (169 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (165 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (159 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (153 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (131 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (129 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (127 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (123 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (115 times)
Bmw R850 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 76,920 |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 43,769 |
| 2011 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 57,660 |
| 2009 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 8,229 |
| 2006 | 6 | 66 | 91% | 26,485 |
| 2005 | 56 | 756 | 92% | 37,708 |
| 2004 | 119 | 1,780 | 89% | 32,808 |
| 2003 | 150 | 2,083 | 90% | 37,995 |
| 2002 | 124 | 1,767 | 89% | 42,789 |
| 2001 | 184 | 2,528 | 89% | 40,899 |
| 2000 | 269 | 3,346 | 88% | 53,524 |
| 1999 | 130 | 1,534 | 87% | 44,282 |
| 1998 | 114 | 1,593 | 86% | 41,815 |
| 1997 | 134 | 1,761 | 86% | 51,954 |
| 1996 | 124 | 1,604 | 85% | 51,330 |
| 1995 | 65 | 855 | 85% | 53,877 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 17,071 |
| 1977 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 27,914 |
| 1976 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 36,565 |
Bmw R850 reliability FAQ
Across 1,482 Bmw R850 vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw R850 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Bmw R850 in our data has covered around
44,967 miles.
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