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W628 PVO

2000 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,350 mi
Last recorded52,350 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW628 PVO
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2025 52,350 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 51,954 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 51,686 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 51,069 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 50,851 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 50,396 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 48,930 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 47,467 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 46,250 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 43,426 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 43,411 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 43,365 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 43,050 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 41,071 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 40,610 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 40,049 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 35,565 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 32,740 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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W628 PVO is a 2000 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W628 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 W628 PVO registered?

W628 PVO is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W628 PVO safe to buy?

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