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W742 PFX

2000 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,744 mi
Last recorded37,744 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW742 PFX
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 37,744 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 37,251 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 37,251 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 36,251 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 35,544 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 34,598 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 33,804 miles

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

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

indicators flashing at upper permitted rate

Fail 2 Mar 2020 33,804 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Engine mounting/bracket bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Engine mounting/bracket bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 27,127 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 27,127 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 23,813 miles

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

front brake binding slightly

play between swing arm and final drive

Pass 3 Mar 2017 20,266 miles

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

rear brake fluid level looks to be low

Pass 24 Feb 2016 16,751 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 14,637 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 11,477 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 7,096 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 5,966 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 3,610 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 1,992 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 1,950 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 1,498 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 1,321 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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W742 PFX is a 2000 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W742 PFX, 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 W742 PFX registered?

W742 PFX is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W742 PFX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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