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W169 HNV

2000 BMW R850

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,090 mi
Last recorded15,090 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW169 HNV
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 15,090 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 13,981 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 13,733 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 13,578 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 13,410 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 11,615 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 10,948 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 10,814 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 May 2017 10,500 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 13 May 2017 10,498 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 10,450 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 10,450 miles

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

front tyre under inflation

Pass 29 May 2010 9,376 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2010 9,330 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 7,770 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 5,714 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 4,627 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 4,117 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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W169 HNV is a 2000 BMW R850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W169 HNV, 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 W169 HNV registered?

W169 HNV is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W169 HNV safe to buy?

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