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SX51 FFH

2001 BMW R850

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,442 mi
Last recorded49,442 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX51 FFH
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 49,442 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 49,235 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 49,054 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 48,860 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 47,763 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 47,754 miles

Steering damper ineffective (2.1.4 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 43,747 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 43,148 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 43,148 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 May 2017 40,904 miles

Nearside left hand handle bar grip slightly loose .

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 May 2016 39,596 miles

slight play in paralever bearing

Pass 7 May 2015 39,421 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 May 2014 37,698 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,107 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 35,596 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 33,163 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 30,373 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2008 24,118 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))

slight play in paralever bearing

Pass 31 Mar 2007 19,518 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2007 19,493 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 18,350 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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SX51 FFH is a 2001 BMW R850 in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SX51 FFH, 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

How do I check the history of SX51 FFH?

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What year was SX51 FFH registered?

SX51 FFH is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is SX51 FFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SX51 FFH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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