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W918 ACW

2000 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,139 mi
Last recorded46,139 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW918 ACW
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 46,139 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 46,139 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 46,034 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 46,034 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 45,581 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 45,361 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 44,879 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 43,509 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 41,292 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 37,650 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 34,957 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 32,301 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 28,788 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 26,980 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 23,797 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 22,581 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2008 18,484 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 12,811 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 12,492 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 11,922 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 11,910 miles

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

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

L/H grip loose on handlebar.

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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W918 ACW is a 2000 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W918 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W918 ACW registered?

W918 ACW is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 3 April 2000.

Is W918 ACW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W918 ACW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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