MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,224 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
throttle action stiff
Front Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)
Front Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering damper in such a condition that the steering action is impaired. (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS
Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
Rear torque tube slight play
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
Oil leak
front brake light sticky (but working)
front position light inop as covered in sec 1;1
hazard switch faulty
number plate discoloured
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear plate margin looks small, bsau mark missing,
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HV51 YXG is a 2001 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 HV51 YXG, 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 HV51 YXG registered?
HV51 YXG is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 9 November 2001.
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