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X914 YGU

2000 BMW R850

Red Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,694 mi
Last recorded55,694 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX914 YGU
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2025 55,694 miles

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

Front Brake pad retaining pins slightly corroded.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 55,677 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 55,507 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Front fork tubes. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 55,487 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 55,348 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunion bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 53,973 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in trunion bearings. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 52,872 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 49,689 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Trunion bearings (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Mar 2016 44,114 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 39,560 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 39,429 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 26,790 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 26,447 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 24,466 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 19,909 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 17,990 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 17,345 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 16,661 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 12,908 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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X914 YGU is a 2000 BMW R850 in Red with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X914 YGU, 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 X914 YGU registered?

X914 YGU is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 6 September 2000.

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