MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,868 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
slight play in final drive bearing.
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
slight play in rear caliper bush..
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
manual steering damper leaking
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
steering damper leaking fluid
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WJ51 KKY is a 2001 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 WJ51 KKY, 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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WJ51 KKY is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 23 November 2001.
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