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HN51 LUY

2001 BMW R850

Cream Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

47,385 mi
Last recorded47,385 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 LUY
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 47,385 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 45,258 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess Spokes (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess Spokes (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 45,258 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess Spokes (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess Spokes (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 43,985 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 43,985 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 40,493 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 40,493 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 32,071 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 26,818 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 21,598 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 21,315 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 20,336 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 19,899 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 19,744 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 18,308 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Apr 2011 17,398 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 16,785 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 16,026 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 14,432 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 12,041 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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HN51 LUY is a 2001 BMW R850 in Cream with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HN51 LUY, 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 HN51 LUY registered?

HN51 LUY is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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