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BMW R850

Maroon · Petrol · 1999 · 850 cc

T280 SBDMOT history

T280 SBD is a maroon petrol BMW R850 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2025 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 31,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2025
Mileage
31,880 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2024
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T280 SBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R850
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
850 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T280 SBD was last recorded at 31,880 miles on 17 Nov 2024, 935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,945 miles · 4 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
935 miles
Average per year
2,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 31,880 miles
  • 2023 – 30,945 miles
  • 2022 – 28,085 miles
  • 2021 – 25,766 miles
  • 2020 – 23,618 miles
  • 2019 – 21,060 miles
  • 2018 – 19,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,880 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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.

  • Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 10 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,880 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    31,880 miles
    Test number
    498190068845
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Fail31,880 miles (+935)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,880 miles
    Test number
    920503566246
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Pass30,945 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    30,945 miles
    Test number
    511057790962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail30,940 miles (+2,855)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,940 miles
    Test number
    694554649198
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass28,085 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    28,085 miles
    Test number
    784682426630
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail28,085 miles (+2,319)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,085 miles
    Test number
    568553586977
    • MajorAll position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass25,766 miles (+2,148)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    25,766 miles
    Test number
    948469300799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass23,618 miles (+2,558)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    23,618 miles
    Test number
    576758213118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,060 miles (+1,978)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    21,060 miles
    Test number
    588491738980
    • AdvisoryFront Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp aim kick up to the right.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake binding by hand.
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Final drive pivot bearing. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. Pass19,082 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    19,082 miles
    Test number
    907727341835
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Questions about T280 SBD

Does T280 SBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T280 SBD expired on 16 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T280 SBD?
The MOT on T280 SBD expired on 16 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T280 SBD done?
T280 SBD was recorded at 31,880 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2024, an average of 2,013 miles a year.
Has T280 SBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T280 SBD has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T280 SBD 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 T280 SBD find?
T280 SBD passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated; rear brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort.

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