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W835 DUB

2000 BMW R850

Yellow Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

64,051 mi
Last recorded64,051 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW835 DUB
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 64,051 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 63,734 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 63,292 miles

Front Brake component slightly loose brake discs play (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel tank lip corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2023 62,813 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 62,730 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 62,651 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 62,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 59,351 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 56,833 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 56,830 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 56,830 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,830 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 56,830 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 56,830 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 56,830 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 48,676 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 38,385 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 38,227 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 May 2007 27,761 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 23,496 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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W835 DUB is a 2000 BMW R850 in Yellow with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W835 DUB, 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 W835 DUB registered?

W835 DUB is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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