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LX51 GMV

2001 BMW R850

White Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,925 mi
Last recorded55,925 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 GMV
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 55,925 miles

front wheeal bearings slight rourgh

Pass 25 Oct 2013 52,251 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 52,251 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 4,837 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 45,015 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 42,247 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 41,114 miles

Outer Rear Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 41,114 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 38,873 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 35,363 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 30,238 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 GMV is a 2001 BMW R850 in White with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GMV, 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 LX51 GMV registered?

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

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