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W449 XAE

2000 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,090 mi
Last recorded37,090 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW449 XAE
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 37,090 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 37,090 miles

Rear Wheel hub excessively worn drive diff hub loose (5.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 32,732 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 32,732 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 28,721 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 28,721 miles

Rear Lower Wheel more than one fixing loose rear diff pivot loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 14,358 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 14,230 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 14,230 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 14,183 miles

number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 6 Jul 2019 14,107 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 14,001 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 13,885 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 13,627 miles

Front Upper Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired Headlight lens , Very slight offset within housing. (1.2.3a)

Pass 7 May 2015 13,589 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 13,500 miles

Front Upper Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

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

Rear Lower Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 13,412 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 13,412 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 13,053 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 13,053 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 12,775 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 12,236 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 11,418 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 10,582 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 8,549 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 6,118 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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W449 XAE is a 2000 BMW R850 in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W449 XAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W449 XAE registered?

W449 XAE is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W449 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W449 XAE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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