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W181 DWU

2000 BMW R850

Yellow Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,923 mi
Last recorded24,923 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 DWU
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 24,923 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 24,635 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 24,635 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 23,740 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 23,730 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 23,031 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 22,702 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 22,230 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2007 20,415 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 17,001 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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W181 DWU is a 2000 BMW R850 in Yellow with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W181 DWU, 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

How do I check the history of W181 DWU?

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What year was W181 DWU registered?

W181 DWU is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W181 DWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W181 DWU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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