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Y191 MHE

2001 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

35,898 mi
Last recorded35,898 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY191 MHE
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 35,898 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 31,220 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 31,220 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 27,561 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 27,561 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 25,255 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 25,255 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 22,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2016 17,082 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 15,537 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 14,595 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 14,595 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 13,727 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 11,664 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 7,427 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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Y191 MHE is a 2001 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y191 MHE, 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 Y191 MHE registered?

Y191 MHE is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y191 MHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y191 MHE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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