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W631 PVO

2000 BMW R850

Yellow Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

31,688 mi
Last recorded31,688 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW631 PVO
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 31,688 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 31,333 miles

Brake binding but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 31,162 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 30,544 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 30,544 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2014 29,828 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 29,071 miles

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 28,125 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 28,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 27,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 25,153 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 23,475 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 23,475 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 May 2007 21,373 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 21,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Plate brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

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

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

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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W631 PVO is a 2000 BMW R850 in Yellow with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W631 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 W631 PVO registered?

W631 PVO is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 25 March 2000.

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