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S388 NSA

2000 BMW R850

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,644 mi
Last recorded73,644 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS388 NSA
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 73,644 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2024 72,520 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2024 72,520 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2005 19,411 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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S388 NSA is a 2000 BMW R850 in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S388 NSA, 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

How do I check the history of S388 NSA?

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What year was S388 NSA registered?

S388 NSA is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 10 July 2000.

Is S388 NSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S388 NSA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S388 NSA have outstanding finance?

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