MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,450 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
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LB51 XAA is a 2001 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 LB51 XAA, 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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LB51 XAA is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 20 December 2001.
Is LB51 XAA safe to buy?
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