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W729 RFX

2000 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

41,651 mi
Last recorded41,651 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW729 RFX
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 41,651 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 41,651 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2025 41,027 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 40,403 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 39,492 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 38,493 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 37,922 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 36,867 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 34,208 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 32,497 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 29,199 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 24,927 miles

Top front brake hose routed incorrectly and could cause problems in the future.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 18,944 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

steering damper has minimal oil weep

Pass 19 Jun 2006 12,296 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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W729 RFX is a 2000 BMW R850 in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 W729 RFX, 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 W729 RFX registered?

W729 RFX is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 12 August 2000.

Is W729 RFX safe to buy?

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