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W801 SPE

2000 BMW R850

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,154 mi
Last recorded62,154 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW801 SPE
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 62,154 miles
Fail 30 May 2026 62,154 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 61,613 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 56,212 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 56,070 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 56,070 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 55,778 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 54,865 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 54,373 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 50,444 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 49,055 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 45,833 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 45,342 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 44,492 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 43,486 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 42,601 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 39,243 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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W801 SPE is a 2000 BMW R850 in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W801 SPE, 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

How do I check the history of W801 SPE?

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What year was W801 SPE registered?

W801 SPE is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 18 July 2000.

Is W801 SPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W801 SPE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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