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W394 TJB

2000 BMW R850

White Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,626 mi
Last recorded72,626 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW394 TJB
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 72,626 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 72,624 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 72,335 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 72,323 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 71,673 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 71,498 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 71,483 miles

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 69,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 68,148 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 63,235 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 54,918 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 45,870 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Registration plate slightly delaminated but still legible

Pass 27 Oct 2009 44,940 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 44,940 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 43,213 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 34,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2006 34,952 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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W394 TJB is a 2000 BMW R850 in White with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W394 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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W394 TJB is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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