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RJ51 PVD

2001 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,716 mi
Last recorded75,716 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 PVD
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 75,716 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front fork seal slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 75,694 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak front fork leg seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Steering damper ineffective leaking and showing no damping affect (2.1.4 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 69,650 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 9 May 2022 69,627 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 May 2021 72,874 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 72,874 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 72,199 miles

Final drive has slight free play.

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 72,192 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Final drive has slight free play.

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 66,170 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 63,270 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 60,946 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 60,517 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 60,517 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 59,213 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 57,532 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 52,854 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 43,030 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 43,022 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 30,650 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 23,685 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 18,617 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 16,540 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 PVD is a 2001 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PVD, 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 PVD registered?

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

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