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N9 XAS

2001 BMW R850

Grey Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,943 mi
Last recorded41,943 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 XAS
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 41,943 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 41,943 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 40,135 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 37,510 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 35,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 33,654 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 31,327 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 31,326 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 28,237 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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N9 XAS is a 2001 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N9 XAS, 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

How do I check the history of N9 XAS?

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What year was N9 XAS registered?

N9 XAS is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 17 April 2001.

Is N9 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N9 XAS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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