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Y131 DNU

2001 BMW R850

Cream Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

33,356 mi
Last recorded33,356 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 DNU
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 33,356 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 32,850 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 32,769 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 32,744 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 32,716 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 32,695 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 32,678 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 32,483 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 32,100 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 31,833 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 31,621 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 31,161 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 31,062 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 31,046 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 30,749 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 30,477 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 29,451 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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Y131 DNU is a 2001 BMW R850 in Cream with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y131 DNU, 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 Y131 DNU registered?

Y131 DNU is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y131 DNU safe to buy?

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