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W166 UAW

2000 BMW R850

Yellow Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,376 mi
Last recorded91,376 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 UAW
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 91,376 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 87,983 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 86,438 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 83,371 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 78,695 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 75,847 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 75,847 miles

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 73,686 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 69,604 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 63,413 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 60,887 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 60,882 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Jun 2012 60,384 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 60,003 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 60,003 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 59,436 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 56,221 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 53,128 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 48,304 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 40,141 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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W166 UAW is a 2000 BMW R850 in Yellow with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W166 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.

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W166 UAW is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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