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RO51 RZW

2001 BMW R850

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,761 mi
Last recorded28,761 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 RZW
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 28,761 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 27,288 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 27,288 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 23,717 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 20,070 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 16,178 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 15,861 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 15,815 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 15,811 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 15,680 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 15,171 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 15,136 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 15,023 miles

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

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

front tyre on legal limit suggest early attention

rear tyre flated around centre tread

Pass 28 May 2008 12,772 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 11,527 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 10,968 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 RZW is a 2001 BMW R850 in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RZW, 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 RZW registered?

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

Is RO51 RZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 RZW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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