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X796 WRC

2000 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

25,297 mi
Last recorded25,297 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX796 WRC
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 25,297 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 24,098 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 18,355 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 17,888 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 17,723 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 17,723 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated top (3.2.B3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 17,213 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 17,213 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 16,695 miles

ABS lights flashing

Pass 8 Oct 2013 16,087 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 15,575 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))

Pass 7 Oct 2011 15,006 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 14,411 miles

ABS not working

steering damper leaking

Pass 19 Sep 2009 14,011 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 13,649 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 12,569 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 11,138 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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X796 WRC is a 2000 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 X796 WRC, 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 X796 WRC registered?

X796 WRC is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is X796 WRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X796 WRC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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