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RO51 RVK

2001 BMW R850

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,033 mi
Last recorded25,033 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 RVK
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2023 25,033 miles

Front shock absorber corroding

Front wheel bearing slight roughness

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively More free play than normal in bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Final drive bearings worn

Fail 4 Jun 2023 25,033 miles

Front shock absorber corroding

Front wheel bearing slight roughness

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively More free play than normal in bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Final drive bearings worn

Pass 13 Jun 2022 24,552 miles

Auxiliary lights insecure

Fail 7 May 2022 24,551 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Auxiliary lights insecure

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

Driveshaft has excessive play

Pass 8 May 2021 24,105 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 24,103 miles

Central Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 May 2021 24,101 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2019 20,817 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 18,383 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 13,449 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 13,297 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 13,195 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 12,540 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 12,463 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 11,671 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 11,391 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 10,690 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 8,889 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 6,538 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 4,403 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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RO51 RVK is a 2001 BMW R850 in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RVK, 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 RO51 RVK?

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What year was RO51 RVK registered?

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

Is RO51 RVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 RVK shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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