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Y299 PRD

2001 BMW R850

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

35,513 mi
Last recorded35,513 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY299 PRD
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 35,513 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 35,096 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 34,845 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 34,802 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 34,575 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 34,474 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 34,239 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 34,225 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 34,225 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 34,182 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 33,879 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 33,121 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 32,494 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 31,422 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 29,799 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 27,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 26,036 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 24,588 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 21,934 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,752 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 20,364 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 20,179 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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Y299 PRD is a 2001 BMW R850 in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 Y299 PRD, 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 Y299 PRD registered?

Y299 PRD is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y299 PRD safe to buy?

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