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W271 OAS

2000 BMW R850

Yellow Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,656 mi
Last recorded38,656 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW271 OAS
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 38,656 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

beam slightly low

front discs not secure

Pass 28 Jun 2011 37,597 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 37,583 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 28,100 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 13,001 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 13,001 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 10,252 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 10,201 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 9,685 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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W271 OAS is a 2000 BMW R850 in Yellow with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W271 OAS, 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 W271 OAS registered?

W271 OAS is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W271 OAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W271 OAS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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