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RJ51 PUX

2001 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

64,808 mi
Last recorded64,808 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 PUX
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 64,808 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 60,604 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 55,674 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 50,098 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 48,177 miles

Central Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 44,593 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 44,593 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 41,853 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Oct 2013 37,757 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 34,090 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 28,461 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 23,839 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 16,719 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 14,475 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 13,196 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 12,121 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 10,470 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 PUX is a 2001 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PUX, 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 PUX registered?

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

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