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X173 CBL

2000 BMW R850

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

28,783 mi
Last recorded28,783 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX173 CBL
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 28,783 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 28,777 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 28,113 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 27,951 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 27,772 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 27,473 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 26,994 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play upper handle bar bearing has slight free pla (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play rear hub bearing has slight free pla standard on these machines. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 26,750 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 26,211 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 26,185 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 26,185 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play top steering bearing (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear brake pads (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Oct 2015 26,142 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 25,893 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 25,062 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 24,574 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 24,574 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 24,256 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 23,733 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 18,955 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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X173 CBL is a 2000 BMW R850 in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X173 CBL, 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 X173 CBL registered?

X173 CBL is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X173 CBL safe to buy?

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