MOT Status
ValidMileage
53,075 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit BOTH SETS OF PADS (1.1.13 (a))
Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
light corrosion on front handlebar, and both rear foot rest hangers
Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Central Front front tyre valve slighty worn
Centre Front Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
pillion seat removed
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp taped over to block kicking up to offside.
Headlamp taped over to block kicking up to offside.
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY51 GMX is a 2001 BMW R850 in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 FY51 GMX, 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 FY51 GMX registered?
FY51 GMX is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 21 September 2001.
Is FY51 GMX safe to buy?
The MOT history for FY51 GMX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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