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X136 LGW

2000 BMW R850

Cream Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,054 mi
Last recorded59,054 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX136 LGW
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 59,054 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 53,407 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 53,407 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2024 53,167 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 50,335 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 49,727 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 49,727 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 49,529 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front left hand inner (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 48,674 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 45,946 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 45,431 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 45,338 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 45,226 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 44,980 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 42,680 miles

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 41,358 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 41,321 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 39,097 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 36,628 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 36,628 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 33,379 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,565 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 27,305 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 27,305 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2005 21,744 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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X136 LGW is a 2000 BMW R850 in Cream with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X136 LGW, 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 X136 LGW registered?

X136 LGW is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 29 December 2000.

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