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RO51 RUW

2001 BMW R850

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,863 mi
Last recorded62,863 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 RUW
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 62,863 miles

Engine oil level low in sight glass.

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 58,206 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 54,668 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 46,999 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 46,996 miles

Centre Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 40,802 miles

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

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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RO51 RUW is a 2001 BMW R850 in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RO51 RUW, 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 RO51 RUW registered?

RO51 RUW is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is RO51 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 RUW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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