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W853 ACW

2000 BMW R850

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,222 mi
Last recorded98,222 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW853 ACW
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 98,222 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2024 98,222 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 97,308 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2022 97,308 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 95,908 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 89,330 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 81,862 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 81,862 miles

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 79,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 69,206 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 60,327 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 57,989 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 54,674 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 46,753 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 46,753 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 46,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Apr 2007 41,122 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 33,890 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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W853 ACW is a 2000 BMW R850 in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W853 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 W853 ACW registered?

W853 ACW is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 18 April 2000.

Is W853 ACW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W853 ACW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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