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Y853 LJX

2001 BMW R850

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

31,375 mi
Last recorded31,375 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 LJX
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 31,375 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 30,765 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 30,765 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 30,755 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 30,189 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 29,875 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 29,220 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 28,705 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 28,705 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 27,958 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 27,505 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 27,000 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 26,340 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 25,602 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 24,953 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 23,777 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 22,851 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 22,059 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 20,540 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 17,871 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 16,958 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 16,154 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 14,866 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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Y853 LJX is a 2001 BMW R850 in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y853 LJX, 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 Y853 LJX registered?

Y853 LJX is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y853 LJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y853 LJX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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