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RJ51 POV

2001 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

35,581 mi
Last recorded35,581 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 POV
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 35,581 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 35,581 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 29,354 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 23,548 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 18,512 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 18,512 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2020 17,989 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 17,718 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 15,293 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 15,288 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 14,952 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 14,226 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 12,828 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 11,487 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 11,041 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 11,024 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 10,240 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 9,533 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 8,495 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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RJ51 POV is a 2001 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 POV, 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 POV registered?

RJ51 POV is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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The MOT history for RJ51 POV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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