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RJ51 PNY

2001 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,018 mi
Last recorded10,018 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 PNY
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 10,018 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 9,960 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 9,957 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 8,179 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 8,179 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 6,292 miles

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 4,743 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 3,851 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 3,847 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2019 2,342 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 1,636 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 1,063 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 42,475 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 40,945 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2014 39,395 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 38,258 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 38,258 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 34,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 31,451 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 28,674 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 24,342 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 20,406 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 20,406 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 16,942 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 14,265 miles

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

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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RJ51 PNY is a 2001 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ51 PNY, 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 RJ51 PNY registered?

RJ51 PNY is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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