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W159 UAW

2000 BMW R850

Red Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,719 mi
Last recorded37,719 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 UAW
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 37,719 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 37,719 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 36,468 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 34,915 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 27,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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W159 UAW is a 2000 BMW R850 in Red with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W159 UAW, 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 W159 UAW registered?

W159 UAW is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 6 April 2000.

Is W159 UAW safe to buy?

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