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LB51 XAK

2001 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

36,973 mi
Last recorded36,973 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 XAK
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 36,973 miles

Front Brake component slightly loose Front flexible brake hose and left/right transfer pipe. (1.1.21 (c))

Fail 14 May 2025 36,973 miles

Front Brake component slightly loose Front flexible brake hose and left/right transfer pipe. (1.1.21 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2024 36,236 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 35,816 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Front control brake light switch functioning but insecure (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 35,353 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear tyre wearing low across centre of tread

Pass 17 Sep 2019 33,976 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 33,486 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 33,486 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 29,969 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 28,702 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired Lens cracked / repaired (1.2.3a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Final drive housing has slight play relative to swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 4 Jul 2016 28,702 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired Lens cracked / repaired (1.2.3a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Final drive housing has slight play relative to swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Jul 2015 27,449 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 24,892 miles

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

Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Apr 2013 21,140 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 19,645 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 19,335 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 18,873 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 18,873 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 18,008 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 17,251 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 17,251 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 15,596 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 13,325 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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LB51 XAK is a 2001 BMW R850 in Black 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 LB51 XAK, 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 XAK is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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