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W461 TDP

2000 BMW R850

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

33,786 mi
Last recorded33,786 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW461 TDP
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 33,786 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 32,471 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 31,036 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 29,989 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 29,939 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 28,572 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 26,894 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 25,519 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 25,156 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 24,460 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 23,912 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 22,643 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 21,930 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 20,950 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 20,281 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 18,940 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 17,883 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 15,350 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 14,798 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 12,384 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 10,165 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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W461 TDP is a 2000 BMW R850 in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 W461 TDP, 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 W461 TDP registered?

W461 TDP is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W461 TDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W461 TDP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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