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Y141 WBP

2001 BMW R850

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,983 mi
Last recorded26,983 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY141 WBP
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 26,983 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 26,788 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 25,927 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 25,927 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2015 25,489 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 25,489 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 25,489 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 24,395 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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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Y141 WBP is a 2001 BMW R850 in Black 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 Y141 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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Y141 WBP is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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