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Y681 DHN

2001 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,958 mi
Last recorded90,958 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY681 DHN
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 90,958 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 90,951 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2025 89,107 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2025 89,067 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 87,801 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 86,730 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 85,938 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 85,229 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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Y681 DHN is a 2001 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y681 DHN, 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 Y681 DHN registered?

Y681 DHN is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is Y681 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y681 DHN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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