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W149 ABD

2000 BMW R850

Red Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,599 mi
Last recorded49,599 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 ABD
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 49,599 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 39,561 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 39,561 miles

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 32,898 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 27,011 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 24,609 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 19,791 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 18,748 miles

rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 9 Sep 2006 17,575 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 16,393 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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W149 ABD is a 2000 BMW R850 in Red with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W149 ABD, 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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W149 ABD is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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