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W198 NBT

2000 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,876 mi
Last recorded5,876 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 NBT
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 5,876 miles

Rear brake rubbing slightly

Fail 16 May 2011 5,876 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear brake rubbing slightly

Pass 11 May 2010 5,527 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 4,962 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 3,976 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 3,976 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 3,722 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 3,365 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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W198 NBT is a 2000 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W198 NBT, 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 W198 NBT registered?

W198 NBT is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W198 NBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W198 NBT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W198 NBT have outstanding finance?

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