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Y139 WBP

2001 BMW R850

Cream Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,383 mi
Last recorded66,383 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY139 WBP
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 66,383 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 66,379 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 66,147 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 66,147 miles

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 65,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 62,119 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 59,312 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2017 58,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 56,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 55,765 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 52,663 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 52,663 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 May 2013 50,924 miles

Front and rear brake fluid is showing signs of discolouration which suggests that it needs to be replaced.

Pass 15 May 2012 48,897 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 46,672 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 44,121 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 40,222 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 33,433 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 26,998 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 25,287 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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Y139 WBP is a 2001 BMW R850 in Cream with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y139 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 Y139 WBP registered?

Y139 WBP is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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