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W842 ACW

2000 BMW R850

Grey Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

33,352 mi
Last recorded33,352 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW842 ACW
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 33,352 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 31,913 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 31,213 miles

Offside Rear Lower slight play in drive shaft joint

Fail 23 Mar 2024 31,213 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower slight play in drive shaft joint

Pass 5 Apr 2023
Pass 29 May 2019 29,670 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 29,351 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 29,040 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Apr 2016 28,674 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 28,005 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 26,868 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 25,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 18,533 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 18,533 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 16,184 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 15,430 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 14,381 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 13,958 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 13,135 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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W842 ACW is a 2000 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 W842 ACW, 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 W842 ACW registered?

W842 ACW is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W842 ACW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W842 ACW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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