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W716 WPO

2000 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

16,068 mi
Last recorded16,068 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW716 WPO
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 16,068 miles

rear tyre has small perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2025 15,930 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

Pass 10 Apr 2024 15,710 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 15,502 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 15,502 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 14,348 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 May 2020 13,544 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 13,402 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 13,378 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 12,245 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2007 10,422 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2007 10,422 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 7,169 miles

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

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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W716 WPO is a 2000 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W716 WPO, 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 W716 WPO registered?

W716 WPO is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 16 August 2000.

Is W716 WPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W716 WPO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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