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W353 DOO

2000 BMW R850

Yellow Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,275 mi
Last recorded39,275 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 DOO
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 39,275 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 May 2025 38,012 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 May 2024 36,121 miles

advise tyres old

Pass 7 Apr 2021 35,995 miles

Front tyre sidewalls cracked

Rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2021 35,976 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working when applying front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyre sidewalls cracked

Rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2018 35,476 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 35,476 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2014 34,317 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 30,472 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 29,940 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 28,879 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 28,820 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 28,820 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,289 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 25,172 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 22,980 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 20,109 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 18,818 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 17,178 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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W353 DOO is a 2000 BMW R850 in Yellow with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W353 DOO, 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 W353 DOO registered?

W353 DOO is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W353 DOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W353 DOO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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