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RJ51 PSX

2001 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,268 mi
Last recorded52,268 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 PSX
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 52,268 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 51,752 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 51,749 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 51,748 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 49,135 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 46,805 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 42,900 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 39,365 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 37,290 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 35,670 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Apr 2016 31,144 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 27,778 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 23,850 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 21,097 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 21,097 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 17,608 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 17,608 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 12,095 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 12,026 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 11,988 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 9,599 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 PSX is a 2001 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PSX, 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

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What year was RJ51 PSX registered?

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

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