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Y63 XBP

2001 BMW R850

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,966 mi
Last recorded79,966 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY63 XBP
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 79,966 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 79,999 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 77,684 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 76,929 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 75,182 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 70,799 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 69,186 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 68,759 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 68,074 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 68,049 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 66,642 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 63,670 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2011 60,575 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 58,288 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 55,121 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 51,289 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 95,507 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 95,506 miles

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

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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Y63 XBP is a 2001 BMW R850 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y63 XBP, 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 Y63 XBP registered?

Y63 XBP is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y63 XBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y63 XBP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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