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W749 UMV

2000 BMW R850

Yellow Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,255 mi
Last recorded52,255 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW749 UMV
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2025 52,255 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 51,252 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 50,931 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 48,723 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 48,419 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 45,939 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 45,827 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2011 44,952 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 41,823 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 33,554 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 31,667 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 29,425 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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W749 UMV is a 2000 BMW R850 in Yellow with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W749 UMV, 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 W749 UMV registered?

W749 UMV is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W749 UMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W749 UMV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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