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RJ51 PTY

2001 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,134 mi
Last recorded19,134 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 PTY
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 19,134 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 18,674 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 18,260 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 18,069 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 17,858 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 17,611 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 17,518 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 16,862 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 16,862 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too low re adjusted to proper aim (1.6)

Pass 17 May 2016 16,104 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 15,530 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 14,420 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 13,990 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 13,990 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 13,090 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 11,723 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 10,836 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 9,714 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 9,714 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 5,753 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 1,212 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 PTY 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 PTY, 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 PTY registered?

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

Is RJ51 PTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ51 PTY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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