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W566 WGC

2000 BMW R850

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,463 mi
Last recorded28,463 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW566 WGC
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 28,463 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 24,132 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 22,393 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 22,326 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,434 miles

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

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

does not seem to be any oil in the engine

Pass 4 Apr 2007 18,507 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 16,498 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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W566 WGC is a 2000 BMW R850 in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W566 WGC, 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 W566 WGC registered?

W566 WGC is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W566 WGC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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