MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,076 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
front disc bobbins worn
Offside front brake disc rollers worn.
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
rear drive pivot bearings have slight play
slight corrosion on rear drive torque stay
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W286 TFJ is a 2000 BMW R850 in Red with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 W286 TFJ, 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 W286 TFJ registered?
W286 TFJ is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 31 March 2000.
Is W286 TFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for W286 TFJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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