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W446 TJB

2000 BMW R850

White Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,260 mi
Last recorded81,260 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW446 TJB
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 81,260 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

engine oil leak but not excessive

Pass 29 May 2021 75,709 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 75,635 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 73,728 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2019

Front Brake lever has restricted free movement no reserve travel/bleed (1.1.15 (e))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 73,698 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 72,528 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 72,528 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 66,533 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 62,839 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 58,143 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 55,894 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,338 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 54,968 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 54,238 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 54,238 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 52,470 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 May 2007 51,186 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 50,727 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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W446 TJB is a 2000 BMW R850 in White with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 W446 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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W446 TJB is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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