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W998 OET

2000 BMW R850

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

5,229 mi
Last recorded5,229 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW998 OET
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 5,229 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 5,019 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 5,004 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure 2 fixings loose on fork brace plate (6.1.1 (b) (i))

1 front mudguard fixing loose

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2016 4,467 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 4,467 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 1,904 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 1,900 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 1,110 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 91,587 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 88,948 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 82,894 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 76,317 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 76,317 miles

Offside Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 72,320 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 68,070 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 61,274 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 54,433 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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W998 OET is a 2000 BMW R850 in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W998 OET, 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 W998 OET registered?

W998 OET is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W998 OET safe to buy?

The MOT history for W998 OET shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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