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W985 KBE

2000 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,561 mi
Last recorded36,561 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW985 KBE
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 36,561 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2026 36,548 miles

Offside Front Brake locking device missing disc locking pin missing (1.1.21 (f))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released rear lever fault (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2024 36,523 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 36,523 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn pinch bolt insecure/loose (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 36,489 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 36,394 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working Both controls (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2020 36,242 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 36,242 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 36,200 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both rear) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 35,430 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 34,609 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 33,132 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 30,849 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 27,302 miles

Brake weight 400 kg. front service 160kg locked. rear nearside 55 kg rear offside 70 kg. parking brake 160 kg locked nearside and offside. 71 % handbrake 30 %

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 27,217 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,514 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 26,514 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 24,403 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 22,069 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 20,122 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 18,495 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 15,821 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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W985 KBE is a 2000 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W985 KBE, 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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W985 KBE is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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