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BMW R 850 R

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 850 cc

S54 APAMOT history

S54 APA is a blue petrol BMW R 850 R first used on 1 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 57,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
57,646 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S54 APA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R 850 R
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
850 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S54 APA was last recorded at 57,646 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,646 miles · 4 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,646 miles
  • 2022 – 57,633 miles
  • 2020 – 57,623 miles
  • 2019 – 57,612 miles
  • 2018 – 57,203 miles
  • 2017 – 57,045 miles
  • 2016 – 57,018 miles
  • 2015 – 56,664 miles
  • 2010 – 56,627 miles
  • 2009 – 55,714 miles
  • 2007 – 53,485 miles
  • 2006 – 53,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,646 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    57,646 miles
    Test number
    558666405234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail57,646 miles (+13)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,646 miles
    Test number
    829852826365
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass57,633 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    57,633 miles
    Test number
    281161766280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,623 miles (+11)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    57,623 miles
    Test number
    824377035896
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))
  5. Pass57,612 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,612 miles
    Test number
    800760330324
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. Fail57,608 miles (+405)1 dangerous5 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,608 miles
    Test number
    213160852730
    • DangerousRear Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))
    • MajorBrake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorFront Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorFront Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. Pass57,203 miles (+158)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    57,203 miles
    Test number
    269328161022
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. shock absorber (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  8. Pass57,045 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    57,045 miles
    Test number
    684344194436
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  9. Pass57,018 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,018 miles
    Test number
    237660760250
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
  10. Fail57,018 miles (+354)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,018 miles
    Test number
    984702930396
    • FailureFront shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureNearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
    • FailureRear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
  11. Pass56,664 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    56,664 miles
    Test number
    356069425037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,627 miles (+913)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    56,627 miles
    Test number
    591196390153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,714 miles (+2,229)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    55,714 miles
    Test number
    163247329421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,485 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    53,485 miles
    Test number
    582814967112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,238 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    53,238 miles
    Test number
    831526826276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    53,219 miles
    Test number
    242648136057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S54 APA

Does S54 APA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S54 APA is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S54 APA?
The MOT on S54 APA is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S54 APA done?
S54 APA was recorded at 57,646 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 218 miles a year.
Has S54 APA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S54 APA has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S54 APA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S54 APA find?
S54 APA passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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