MOT Check for BMW R850s

The BMW R850 makes up 15,518 of the overall 21,837,651 BMW MOT test results. Select your R850 model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim.  Occurs:14 times
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid  Occurs:13 times
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:30 times
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released  Occurs:38 times
Registration plate issues Occurs:68 times
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Occurs:30 times
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play i Occurs:27 times
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on  Occurs:104 times
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:14 times
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on  Occurs:48 times
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid  Occurs:13 times
Horn not working  Occurs:53 times
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released  Occurs:38 times
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released  Occurs:34 times
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort  Occurs:31 times
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:12 times
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:14 times
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Occurs:17 times
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:21 times
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort  Occurs:31 times
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort  Occurs:31 times
Registration plate issues Occurs:68 times
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:18 times
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:36 times
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim.  Occurs:14 times
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