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AP51 EKZ

2001 BMW R850

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

92,519 mi
Last recorded92,519 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 EKZ
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 92,519 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 90,931 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 88,775 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 86,308 miles

Road spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 83,529 miles

Front Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened and lower mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 79,656 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 78,517 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 75,969 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 73,579 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 73,559 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick worn to metal (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 69,234 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 64,226 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 55,424 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 46,272 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 44,448 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 44,448 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Fail 26 May 2012 44,211 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2012 44,211 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 43,244 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 4,010 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 38,387 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 34,407 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 30,191 miles

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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AP51 EKZ is a 2001 BMW R850 in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2001 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 26,001 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 AP51 EKZ, 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 25 years old, this BMW R850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AP51 EKZ registered?

AP51 EKZ is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AP51 EKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 EKZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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