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S1 HUN

2001 BMW R850

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

20,647 mi
Last recorded20,647 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 HUN
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 20,647 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 20,027 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 14,717 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 13,282 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 12,397 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 12,046 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 11,731 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 11,552 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 11,531 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 11,531 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 11,146 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 8,895 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 8,079 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 6,049 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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S1 HUN is a 2001 BMW R850 in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S1 HUN, 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 S1 HUN registered?

S1 HUN is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is S1 HUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S1 HUN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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