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W89 BGB

2000 BMW R850

Red Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,737 mi
Last recorded77,737 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW89 BGB
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 77,737 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 70,522 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 64,961 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear offside pad getting thin (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 58,609 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 53,981 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 49,623 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 43,730 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 43,131 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 43,131 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 40,645 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 40,645 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 39,242 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 37,345 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 34,680 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 34,206 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 32,646 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 31,145 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 27,227 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 25,509 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 23,597 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 21,475 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 17,797 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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W89 BGB is a 2000 BMW R850 in Red with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W89 BGB, 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 W89 BGB registered?

W89 BGB is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 17 June 2000.

Is W89 BGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W89 BGB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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