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BMW R850

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 850 cc

T497 VAEMOT history

T497 VAE is a grey petrol BMW R850 first used on 20 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 48,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2023
Mileage
48,748 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T497 VAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R850
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
850 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T497 VAE was last recorded at 48,748 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 4,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,707 miles · 18 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
4,041 miles
Average per year
973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,748 miles
  • 2022 – 44,707 miles
  • 2021 – 43,593 miles
  • 2020 – 43,147 miles
  • 2018 – 42,447 miles
  • 2016 – 41,950 miles
  • 2015 – 41,287 miles
  • 2014 – 38,982 miles
  • 2012 – 38,252 miles
  • 2011 – 36,872 miles
  • 2009 – 36,023 miles
  • 2008 – 34,091 miles
  • 2007 – 31,361 miles
  • 2006 – 29,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail48,748 miles
  • DangerousStop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail48,748 miles (+4,041)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,748 miles
    Test number
    930670513152
    • DangerousStop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

  2. Pass44,707 miles (+1,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    44,707 miles
    Test number
    798373563342
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil At fork (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass43,593 miles (+446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    43,593 miles
    Test number
    522702280543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass43,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    43,147 miles
    Test number
    468635548504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail43,147 miles (+700)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,147 miles
    Test number
    657776070908
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  6. Pass42,447 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,447 miles
    Test number
    203288517086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,950 miles (+663)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    41,950 miles
    Test number
    428499137210
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs have a lot of float on bobbins
    • AdvisoryExhaust rattles when tapped
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber spring heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNumber plate slightly delaminated
    • AdvisoryOil leak from R/H side of engine
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber spring corroded at bottom
    • AdvisorySteering damper has been leaking and now has no effect

  8. Pass41,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    41,287 miles
    Test number
    135157033763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail41,287 miles (+1,331)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,287 miles
    Test number
    208796231028
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

  10. Fail39,956 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,956 miles
    Test number
    675366905069
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  11. Pass39,956 miles (+974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    39,956 miles
    Test number
    965316705026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  12. Pass38,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    38,982 miles
    Test number
    105917904413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail38,982 miles (+730)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,982 miles
    Test number
    737847104043
    • FailureNearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

  14. Pass38,252 miles (+1,380)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    38,252 miles
    Test number
    666254852154
    • DangerousNail in rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  15. Pass36,872 miles (+849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,872 miles
    Test number
    207661841438
    • AdvisoryFront suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  16. Pass36,023 miles (+1,932)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    36,023 miles
    Test number
    412402859427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,091 miles (+2,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    34,091 miles
    Test number
    584959728388
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  18. Pass31,361 miles (+1,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    31,361 miles
    Test number
    190062687285
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  19. Pass29,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,548 miles
    Test number
    324622176283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T497 VAE

Does T497 VAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T497 VAE expired on 17 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T497 VAE?
The MOT on T497 VAE expired on 17 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T497 VAE done?
T497 VAE was recorded at 48,748 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 973 miles a year.
Has T497 VAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T497 VAE has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T497 VAE 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 T497 VAE find?
T497 VAE failed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 1 dangerous defect: stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls.

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