2000 BMW R850 0.8L Petrol · W985 KBE
2000 BMW R850 (0.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2000. Recorded mileage 36,561 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW R850
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,561 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
W985 KBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 36,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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W985 KBE Mileage History
- 19/11/202236,489 mi
- 23/08/202436,523 mi+34 mi
- 09/10/202436,523 mi
- 08/09/202636,548 mi+25 mi
- 17/09/202636,561 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 19 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W985 KBE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW R850 (W985 KBE) between November 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released rear lever fault (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Offside Front Brake locking device missing disc locking pin missing (1.1.21 (f))”; “Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn pinch bolt insecure/loose (5.1.2 ”.
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