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WJ51 KKY

2001 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,868 mi
Last recorded39,868 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 KKY
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 39,868 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 37,621 miles

slight play in final drive bearing.

Pass 22 May 2020 36,247 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 36,247 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 36,235 miles

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..

Pass 29 Jun 2018 33,304 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 33,304 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 30,648 miles

manual steering damper leaking

Fail 4 Jul 2016 30,646 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 29,345 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 29,325 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 26,645 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 25,830 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 25,830 miles

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))

Pass 12 Dec 2006 22,087 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 19,166 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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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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What year was WJ51 KKY registered?

WJ51 KKY is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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