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NJ51 OCY

2001 BMW R850

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,022 mi
Last recorded19,022 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 OCY
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 19,022 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 17,774 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 17,774 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 15,982 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 15,827 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 15,155 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 14,538 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 13,717 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 11,671 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 11,671 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 May 2008 10,007 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 9,825 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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NJ51 OCY is a 2001 BMW R850 in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NJ51 OCY, 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 NJ51 OCY?

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What year was NJ51 OCY registered?

NJ51 OCY is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is NJ51 OCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ51 OCY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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