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W235 XCR

2000 BMW R850

Multi-colour Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,515 mi
Last recorded63,515 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW235 XCR
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 63,515 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 63,515 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 60,462 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 60,443 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 58,350 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 13 May 2022 58,190 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 54,662 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 54,662 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 50,741 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

steering damper removed due to excessive stiffness during test

Fail 19 Sep 2019 50,741 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

steering damper removed due to excessive stiffness during test

Pass 22 Sep 2018 50,137 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

TYRES bias ply front radial rear

steering bearings slightly stiff

Fail 12 Sep 2018 50,137 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

TYRES bias ply front radial rear

steering bearings slightly stiff

Pass 13 Sep 2017 48,049 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

TYRES Radial rear Biasply front

crack in head light

Fail 13 Sep 2017 48,049 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

TYRES Radial rear Biasply front

crack in head light

Pass 5 May 2015 43,234 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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

crack in headlight lens

Fail 27 Apr 2015 43,234 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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

crack in headlight lens

Pass 31 Jul 2013 42,474 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 41,143 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 41,114 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively corroded (4.2.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2010 35,640 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 32,186 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 32,186 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 27,503 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 27,503 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 17,432 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 16,972 miles

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

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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W235 XCR is a 2000 BMW R850 in Multi-colour with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W235 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.

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W235 XCR is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 16 August 2000.

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The MOT history for W235 XCR shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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