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RO51 RXV

2001 BMW R850

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,859 mi
Last recorded70,859 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 RXV
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 70,859 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

tyres unevenly worn

Pass 19 Mar 2025 70,162 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 70,162 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 69,440 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 68,807 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 67,967 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 67,101 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 66,425 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 65,668 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 64,386 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 64,377 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 63,677 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn floating disc bobbins worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 63,036 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 61,163 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 61,136 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

metal shard in front tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2014 56,375 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 55,201 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 54,462 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 53,222 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 53,222 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 52,279 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 47,233 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 45,627 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 45,620 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 RXV is a 2001 BMW R850 in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RXV, 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 RXV registered?

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

Is RO51 RXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 RXV shows 24 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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