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FY51 GMX

2001 BMW R850

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

53,075 mi
Last recorded53,075 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 GMX
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 53,075 miles

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 53,074 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 34,999 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 32,709 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 31,347 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 30,533 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

light corrosion on front handlebar, and both rear foot rest hangers

Pass 28 Jun 2019 28,586 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 25,705 miles

Central Front front tyre valve slighty worn

Pass 11 Jul 2017 22,583 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 20,010 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2015 15,591 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 18,759 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 18,225 miles

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

pillion seat removed

Fail 25 Jan 2012 18,223 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 16,474 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 16,474 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jan 2010 10,937 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 10,494 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 10,494 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 9,447 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp taped over to block kicking up to offside.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 9,447 miles

Headlamp taped over to block kicking up to offside.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 7,330 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 6,275 miles

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.

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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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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FY51 GMX is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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