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RO51 WUU

2001 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,270 mi
Last recorded38,270 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 WUU
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 38,270 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 37,640 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 37,515 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 36,225 miles

both front and rear tyres have flat edge formed to central part of the tyres

Pass 13 Oct 2020 35,429 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 35,429 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 35,055 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 35,036 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 34,600 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 34,600 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 31,582 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 30,361 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,930 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 25,953 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 23,306 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 21,912 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 20,287 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 17,129 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 16,077 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 13,731 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 WUU is a 2001 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WUU, 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 WUU registered?

RO51 WUU is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is RO51 WUU safe to buy?

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