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W856 TDP

2000 BMW R850

Yellow Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,527 mi
Last recorded77,527 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW856 TDP
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 77,527 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 77,430 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 77,406 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 77,300 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 77,300 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 76,430 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 75,899 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 75,742 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 73,370 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 67,963 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 54,809 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 54,794 miles

Front Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 39,051 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 39,049 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,671 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 36,229 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 34,516 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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W856 TDP is a 2000 BMW R850 in Yellow with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W856 TDP, 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 W856 TDP registered?

W856 TDP is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W856 TDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W856 TDP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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