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W781 WGN

2000 BMW R850

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,602 mi
Last recorded16,602 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW781 WGN
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 16,602 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 16,547 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 16,360 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 16,111 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 15,750 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 15,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 15,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 14,957 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 14,634 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 14,374 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 14,374 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 13,810 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 12,775 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 11,777 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 11,459 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 8,980 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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W781 WGN is a 2000 BMW R850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W781 WGN, 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 W781 WGN registered?

W781 WGN is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 20 June 2000.

Is W781 WGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W781 WGN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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