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RO51 RXZ

2001 BMW R850

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,383 mi
Last recorded58,383 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 RXZ
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 58,383 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2021 58,383 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 57,312 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 55,126 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 53,212 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 50,793 miles

Front brakes binding slightly not bad enough to effect brake test

Front front tyre worn slightly out of shape

Fail 28 Jan 2017 50,790 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute all four indicators flash too fast (1.5.1c)

Front brakes binding slightly not bad enough to effect brake test

Front front tyre worn slightly out of shape

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 48,653 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

front tyre tread stepped

Pass 14 Apr 2015 45,900 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 42,536 miles

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

Right hand rear flasher lamp damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,245 miles

Right hand rear flasher lamp damaged

Fail 5 Apr 2013 38,245 miles

Offside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Right hand rear flasher lamp damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2012 33,803 miles

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

Right hand rear flasher lens damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2011 29,921 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 25,722 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 21,802 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 20,507 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 19,018 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 RXZ is a 2001 BMW R850 in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RXZ, 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 RO51 RXZ registered?

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

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