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W128 WGH

2000 BMW R850

Orange Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,855 mi
Last recorded36,855 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW128 WGH
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 36,855 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 34,884 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2013 26,128 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 24,246 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 24,243 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2006 62,310 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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W128 WGH is a 2000 BMW R850 in Orange with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W128 WGH, 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 W128 WGH registered?

W128 WGH is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W128 WGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W128 WGH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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