1998 BMW R850 0.8L Petrol · S415 UKJ
1998 BMW R850 (0.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 23,195 miles. MOT valid until 07 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW R850
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,195 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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S415 UKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 23,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S415 UKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW R850 (S415 UKJ) between August 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
S415 UKJ Mileage History
- 15/08/202317,960 mi
- 17/09/202420,644 mi+2,684 mi
- 17/09/202420,644 mi
- 22/11/202522,973 mi+2,329 mi
- 08/12/202523,195 mi+222 mi
Average of roughly 2,260 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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