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X148 LGW

2000 BMW R850

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,232 mi
Last recorded55,232 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX148 LGW
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 55,232 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 55,038 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 54,526 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 54,338 miles

abs light flashing

Pass 20 Oct 2015 54,057 miles

Rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Oct 2014 53,829 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 53,785 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 53,362 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 53,355 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 7 Oct 2011 52,982 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 51,825 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 51,348 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 50,277 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 48,118 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 48,118 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 44,654 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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X148 LGW is a 2000 BMW R850 in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X148 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 X148 LGW registered?

X148 LGW is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 29 December 2000.

Is X148 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X148 LGW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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