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VE05 YRZ

2005 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,122 mi
Last recorded12,122 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 2005 BMW R85019,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 YRZ
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 12,122 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 12,039 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil level appears extremely low

Pass 27 Oct 2008 8,358 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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VE05 YRZ is a 2005 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE05 YRZ, 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

How do I check the history of VE05 YRZ?

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What year was VE05 YRZ registered?

VE05 YRZ is a 2005 BMW R850, first registered on 9 July 2005.

Is VE05 YRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE05 YRZ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE05 YRZ have outstanding finance?

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