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W429 TJB

2000 BMW R850

White Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,777 mi
Last recorded73,777 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW429 TJB
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 73,777 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 71,645 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 70,095 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 68,561 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 68,561 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 67,331 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 65,590 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 64,398 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2007 62,125 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 56,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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W429 TJB is a 2000 BMW R850 in White with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2000 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 33,728 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W429 TJB, 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 26 years old, this BMW R850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W429 TJB registered?

W429 TJB is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is W429 TJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W429 TJB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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