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Y301 GNN

2001 BMW R850

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,703 mi
Last recorded31,703 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 GNN
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 31,703 miles

Steering damper poor and leaking

Steering damper poor and leaking

Fail 3 Jul 2024 31,703 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering damper poor and leaking

Steering damper poor and leaking

Pass 16 Jun 2023 31,060 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play and rough when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 27,197 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 23,352 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 20,946 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 18,994 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 18,256 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 17,913 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 17,045 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 16,548 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 16,026 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 15,517 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 14,723 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 13,863 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 12,576 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 11,073 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 8,449 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 8,449 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 8,180 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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Y301 GNN is a 2001 BMW R850 in Black 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 Y301 GNN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y301 GNN registered?

Y301 GNN is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 10 August 2001.

Is Y301 GNN safe to buy?

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