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785 XTE

2014 BMW R Series

White Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,492 mi
Last recorded36,492 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW R Series18,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration785 XTE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 36,492 miles

Front Fuel cap sealing washer starting to split on edge

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 36,492 miles

Front Fuel cap sealing washer starting to split on edge

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Kick up wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 36,210 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 35,903 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 35,142 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 34,472 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent A couple of spokes are slightly bent. (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 34,220 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 33,199 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 32,583 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 32,190 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 32,190 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 31,547 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 31,287 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 31,287 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 31,055 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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785 XTE is a 2014 BMW R Series in White with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2014 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 18,845 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 785 XTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 12 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 785 XTE registered?

785 XTE is a 2014 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 November 2014.

Is 785 XTE safe to buy?

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