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LX51 GLK

2001 BMW R850

White Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

50,450 mi
Last recorded50,450 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 GLK
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 50,450 miles

abs light staying on

Fail 21 Aug 2025 50,450 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

abs light staying on

Pass 29 Aug 2024 50,211 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 50,210 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 50,206 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 49,196 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 47,111 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 47,072 miles

Offside Rear Bracket cracked by foot peg

no rear seat or foot pegs fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2013 46,811 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 46,033 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 45,215 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 44,538 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 42,313 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 37,211 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 32,948 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 28,950 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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LX51 GLK is a 2001 BMW R850 in White with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX51 GLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX51 GLK registered?

LX51 GLK is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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