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M813 WWL

1995 BMW R850

Grey Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

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Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW R85038,880 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM813 WWL
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025
Pass 10 May 2024

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 May 2023

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022
Fail 19 Apr 2022

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 113 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 18 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 18 miles

Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018

Rear Tyre appears under inflated

Pass 9 Sep 2016 84,031 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 84,024 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 83,971 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 83,559 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 11 May 2010 83,559 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 79,121 miles

flat in front wheel rim.

Fail 18 Mar 2009 79,121 miles

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

flat in front wheel rim.

Pass 16 Feb 2008 74,294 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 74,294 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 65,445 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 65,388 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

nearside front brake disc bobbins have additional freeplay,renew soon.

How Reliable is the BMW R850?

Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,046
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 187
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 133
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 118
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 106
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 69
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M813 WWL is a 1995 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1995 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 38,880 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 R850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M813 WWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R850 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this BMW R850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M813 WWL is a 1995 BMW R850, first registered on 29 April 1995.

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