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Y591 YYX

2001 BMW R850

Cream Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,557 mi
Last recorded15,557 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY591 YYX
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 15,557 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 15,535 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 15,401 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 15,401 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 14,553 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 13,949 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 13,783 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 13,514 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 13,403 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 12,665 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 12,024 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 11,134 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 9,615 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 7,774 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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Y591 YYX is a 2001 BMW R850 in Cream with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y591 YYX, 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 Y591 YYX registered?

Y591 YYX is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 19 May 2001.

Is Y591 YYX safe to buy?

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