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BMW R850

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 850 cc

W228 XDLMOT history

W228 XDL is a grey petrol BMW R850 first used on 7 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 53,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
53,842 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W228 XDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R850
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
850 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
7 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W228 XDL was last recorded at 53,842 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 1,882 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,960 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,882 miles
Average per year
1,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,842 miles
  • 2025 – 51,960 miles
  • 2024 – 49,515 miles
  • 2023 – 46,112 miles
  • 2022 – 44,370 miles
  • 2021 – 41,566 miles
  • 2020 – 38,319 miles
  • 2019 – 35,391 miles
  • 2018 – 32,284 miles
  • 2017 – 31,941 miles
  • 2016 – 30,856 miles
  • 2015 – 30,168 miles
  • 2014 – 25,758 miles
  • 2013 – 22,611 miles
  • 2012 – 18,454 miles
  • 2011 – 18,249 miles
  • 2010 – 17,710 miles
  • 2009 – 17,441 miles
  • 2008 – 17,052 miles
  • 2007 – 16,347 miles
  • 2006 – 15,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,842 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,842 miles (+1,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    53,842 miles
    Test number
    263548410908
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass51,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    51,960 miles
    Test number
    988272642918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail51,960 miles (+2,445)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,960 miles
    Test number
    559575205061
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a))

  4. Pass49,515 miles (+3,403)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    49,515 miles
    Test number
    383890041587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,112 miles (+1,742)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    46,112 miles
    Test number
    938312671978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,370 miles (+2,804)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    44,370 miles
    Test number
    916477692265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,566 miles (+3,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    41,566 miles
    Test number
    216330728149
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass38,319 miles (+2,928)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    38,319 miles
    Test number
    253872216134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,391 miles (+3,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    35,391 miles
    Test number
    384217217483
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass32,284 miles (+343)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    32,284 miles
    Test number
    502831154935
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise no plate be changed

  11. Pass31,941 miles (+1,085)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    31,941 miles
    Test number
    437912681359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,856 miles (+688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    30,856 miles
    Test number
    134877943323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  13. Pass30,168 miles (+4,410)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,168 miles
    Test number
    627266395132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,758 miles (+3,147)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    25,758 miles
    Test number
    367583504450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,611 miles (+4,157)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    22,611 miles
    Test number
    299179393493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,454 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    18,454 miles
    Test number
    227572172131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,249 miles (+539)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    18,249 miles
    Test number
    285024471139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,710 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    17,710 miles
    Test number
    234822770166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,441 miles (+389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    17,441 miles
    Test number
    490877679124
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  20. Pass17,052 miles (+705)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    17,052 miles
    Test number
    281017578113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,347 miles (+1,143)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    16,347 miles
    Test number
    274092257130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    15,204 miles
    Test number
    304450486174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W228 XDL

Does W228 XDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W228 XDL is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on W228 XDL?
The MOT on W228 XDL is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W228 XDL done?
W228 XDL was recorded at 53,842 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 1,928 miles a year.
Has W228 XDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W228 XDL has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on W228 XDL 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 W228 XDL find?
W228 XDL passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to the legal limit; rear tyre worn close to the legal limit.

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