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W431 TJB

2000 BMW R850

White Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,836 mi
Last recorded88,836 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW431 TJB
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 88,836 miles

front brake disc bobbins worn

Pass 3 Jun 2017 87,521 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 86,508 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 86,023 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 82,159 miles

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

advise ft brake service

Pass 4 Apr 2012 79,867 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

front brake pads getting low on material

Pass 21 Feb 2011 73,455 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 73,455 miles

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

loose plastic on left hand side of bike

Pass 1 Oct 2009 67,733 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 671,194 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 65,157 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 64,596 miles

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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W431 TJB is a 2000 BMW R850 in White with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 W431 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 W431 TJB registered?

W431 TJB is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is W431 TJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W431 TJB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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