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RJ51 PSZ

2001 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

16,150 mi
Last recorded16,150 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 PSZ
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 16,150 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 16,062 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 15,988 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 15,768 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 15,755 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 15,318 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 14,953 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 14,218 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 12,876 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 12,215 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 11,840 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 9,943 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 7,487 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 3,646 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 763 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 PSZ is a 2001 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 PSZ, 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 PSZ registered?

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

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