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RJ51 PUO

2001 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,012 mi
Last recorded40,012 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 PUO
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 May 2015 40,012 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 37,835 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 36,001 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 35,470 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 34,850 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 34,148 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 34,040 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 32,368 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 25,655 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 20,054 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 14,968 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 PUO is a 2001 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PUO, 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

How do I check the history of RJ51 PUO?

You can check the full history of RJ51 PUO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RJ51 PUO registered?

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

Is RJ51 PUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ51 PUO shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RJ51 PUO have outstanding finance?

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