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W384 TJB

2000 BMW R850

White Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,357 mi
Last recorded68,357 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW384 TJB
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2026 68,357 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Indicator switch inoperative Cancel Button (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork Leg (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork Leg (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Sticking on (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2025 68,353 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2024 68,299 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 May 2024 68,299 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 68,271 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 68,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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 16 May 2019 67,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 67,301 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 67,209 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 67,074 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 67,036 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 66,296 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 65,615 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 64,570 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 63,739 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 63,669 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 60,136 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 58,985 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 58,985 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 54,997 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 54,997 miles

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

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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W384 TJB is a 2000 BMW R850 in White with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W384 TJB, 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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W384 TJB is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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