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LX51 GMO

2001 BMW R850

White Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,651 mi
Last recorded55,651 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 GMO
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 55,651 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 55,651 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 55,392 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 55,071 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2023 55,071 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 53,186 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 53,184 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 51,568 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 51,558 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 51,542 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 51,075 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 49,968 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 48,618 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 46,910 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 44,613 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 42,382 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 40,666 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 40,346 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 34,720 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 31,294 miles

both front brake disc bobbins worn

Pass 17 Aug 2009 27,809 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 23,505 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 20,815 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 16,967 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 GMO is a 2001 BMW R850 in White with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LX51 GMO, 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 GMO registered?

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

Is LX51 GMO safe to buy?

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