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BMW R850

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 850 cc

T853 VNUMOT history

T853 VNU is a blue petrol BMW R850 first used on 10 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 67,083 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
67,083 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T853 VNU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R850
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
850 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T853 VNU was last recorded at 67,083 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,769 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
314 miles
Average per year
3,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,083 miles
  • 2025 – 66,769 miles
  • 2024 – 66,764 miles
  • 2022 – 66,582 miles
  • 2021 – 66,109 miles
  • 2020 – 65,694 miles
  • 2019 – 64,756 miles
  • 2018 – 63,622 miles
  • 2017 – 61,375 miles
  • 2016 – 59,602 miles
  • 2015 – 58,316 miles
  • 2014 – 57,168 miles
  • 2013 – 55,312 miles
  • 2012 – 53,762 miles
  • 2011 – 52,624 miles
  • 2010 – 49,037 miles
  • 2009 – 44,282 miles
  • 2008 – 26,826 miles
  • 2007 – 4,342 miles
  • 2006 – 4,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,083 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    67,083 miles
    Test number
    214632914668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail67,083 miles (+314)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,083 miles
    Test number
    966110007338
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass66,769 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    66,769 miles
    Test number
    299501157070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,764 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    66,764 miles
    Test number
    400132611802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,582 miles (+473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    66,582 miles
    Test number
    266301611893
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Pass66,109 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    66,109 miles
    Test number
    868825220647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,694 miles (+938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    65,694 miles
    Test number
    802974835602
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass64,756 miles (+1,134)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,756 miles
    Test number
    954887458693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,622 miles
    Test number
    431214156535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,622 miles (+2,247)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,622 miles
    Test number
    169433661711
    • FailureRear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
  11. Pass61,375 miles (+1,773)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    61,375 miles
    Test number
    794537686337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,602 miles
    Test number
    613030784846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,602 miles (+1,286)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,602 miles
    Test number
    854337323789
    • Repaired at testStop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
  14. Pass58,316 miles (+1,148)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,316 miles
    Test number
    695167855196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,168 miles (+1,856)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,168 miles
    Test number
    307278774144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,312 miles (+1,550)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,312 miles
    Test number
    709405663101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,762 miles (+1,138)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    53,762 miles
    Test number
    707701382155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,624 miles (+3,587)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    52,624 miles
    Test number
    637323081197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,037 miles (+4,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,037 miles
    Test number
    553016550109
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
  20. Pass44,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    44,282 miles
    Test number
    231132889137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,282 miles (+17,456)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,282 miles
    Test number
    452761889125
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
  22. Pass26,826 miles (+22,484)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    26,826 miles
    Test number
    284555388453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass4,342 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    4,342 miles
    Test number
    850336757147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass4,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    4,123 miles
    Test number
    392813966119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T853 VNU

Does T853 VNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T853 VNU is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T853 VNU?
The MOT on T853 VNU is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T853 VNU done?
T853 VNU was recorded at 67,083 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 3,171 miles a year.
Has T853 VNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T853 VNU has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T853 VNU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T853 VNU find?
T853 VNU passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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