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W61 OSN

2000 BMW R850

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,767 mi
Last recorded14,767 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW61 OSN
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 14,767 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 14,755 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 14,495 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 12,812 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 12,811 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 10,392 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 9,180 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 9,105 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 2 Jul 2008 9,105 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Apr 2007 9,068 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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W61 OSN is a 2000 BMW R850 in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W61 OSN, 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 W61 OSN registered?

W61 OSN is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W61 OSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W61 OSN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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