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W605 PVO

2000 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

14,071 mi
Last recorded14,071 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW605 PVO
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 14,071 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 13,271 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 13,255 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 12,341 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 10,959 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 7,416 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 6,911 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 6,069 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 5,438 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 5,356 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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W605 PVO is a 2000 BMW R850 in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W605 PVO, 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 W605 PVO registered?

W605 PVO is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 3 April 2000.

Is W605 PVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W605 PVO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W605 PVO have outstanding finance?

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