MOT Status
ValidMileage
37,744 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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
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))
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
front brake binding slightly
play between swing arm and final drive
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
rear brake fluid level looks to be low
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was W742 PFX registered?
W742 PFX is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 3 March 2000.
Is W742 PFX safe to buy?
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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