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Y133 WBP

2001 BMW R850

Grey Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

34,324 mi
Last recorded34,324 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY133 WBP
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 34,324 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 32,654 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 32,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 16 Jun 2010 6,608 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 6,608 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 5,926 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 175,613 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 175,613 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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Y133 WBP is a 2001 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y133 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 Y133 WBP registered?

Y133 WBP is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y133 WBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y133 WBP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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