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Y134 DFV

2001 BMW R850

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

39,952 mi
Last recorded39,952 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY134 DFV
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 39,952 miles

slight engine rev increase on left hand lock

Pass 13 Dec 2018 36,942 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 33,173 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 33,173 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 29,620 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 26,944 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 26,710 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 25,592 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 25,592 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 24,412 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 24,376 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 23,772 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 22,037 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 20,569 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 18,079 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 16,594 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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Y134 DFV is a 2001 BMW R850 in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y134 DFV, 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 Y134 DFV registered?

Y134 DFV is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is Y134 DFV safe to buy?

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