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LX54 JPY

2005 BMW R850

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,595 mi
Last recorded31,595 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R85019,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 JPY
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 31,595 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 31,586 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 31,230 miles

Front Upper Wiring covering damaged (headstock)

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake cylinder has a damaged clip (cable tied)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 30,630 miles

DRIVING LAMPS WIRED INCORRECTLY

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively ROLLER TEST (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 29,771 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 29,771 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 29,457 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 29,231 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 28,002 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 26,983 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 26,396 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 24,968 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 May 2015 21,080 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 19,155 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 17,225 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 15,515 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 11,787 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 9,869 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 9,117 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 6,957 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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LX54 JPY is a 2005 BMW R850 in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 19,526 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 LX54 JPY, 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 21 years old, this BMW R850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX54 JPY registered?

LX54 JPY is a 2005 BMW R850, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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