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W228 XCR

2000 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,480 mi
Last recorded19,480 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 XCR
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 19,480 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 17,183 miles

rear tyre valve damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2017 16,291 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both stanchions (2.3.3)

Pass 7 May 2016 14,669 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 14,669 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 12,880 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 9,628 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 3,651 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 3,651 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 2,599 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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W228 XCR is a 2000 BMW R850 in Blue 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 W228 XCR, 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 W228 XCR registered?

W228 XCR is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 4 August 2000.

Is W228 XCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W228 XCR 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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