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Y124 WBP

2001 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

16,809 mi
Last recorded16,809 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY124 WBP
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 16,809 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 16,729 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 16,650 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 16,450 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 16,311 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 15,498 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 15,477 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 15,124 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 13,916 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 13,903 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 11,591 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 10,687 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 8,925 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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Y124 WBP is a 2001 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y124 WBP, 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 Y124 WBP registered?

Y124 WBP is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y124 WBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y124 WBP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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