MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,924 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W153 WGN is a 2000 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 W153 WGN, 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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W153 WGN is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 10 May 2000.
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