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BMW R850

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 848 cc

LB51 XAKMOT history

LB51 XAK is a black petrol BMW R850 first used on 20 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 37,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
37,363 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 XAK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R850
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
848 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 XAK was last recorded at 37,363 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,973 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
390 miles
Average per year
1,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,363 miles
  • 2025 – 36,973 miles
  • 2024 – 36,236 miles
  • 2022 – 35,816 miles
  • 2020 – 35,353 miles
  • 2019 – 33,976 miles
  • 2018 – 33,486 miles
  • 2017 – 29,969 miles
  • 2016 – 28,702 miles
  • 2015 – 27,449 miles
  • 2014 – 24,892 miles
  • 2013 – 21,140 miles
  • 2012 – 19,645 miles
  • 2011 – 19,335 miles
  • 2010 – 18,873 miles
  • 2009 – 18,008 miles
  • 2008 – 17,251 miles
  • 2007 – 15,596 miles
  • 2006 – 13,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,363 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cracked

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Headlamp damaged but function not impaired Lens cracked / repaired (1.2.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear suspension bush has slight free play Final drive housing has slight play relative to swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,363 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    37,363 miles
    Test number
    767284349879
    • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail37,363 miles (+390)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,363 miles
    Test number
    405775594464
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass36,973 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    36,973 miles
    Test number
    490670291004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake component slightly loose Front flexible brake hose and left/right transfer pipe. (1.1.21 (c))

  4. Fail36,973 miles (+737)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,973 miles
    Test number
    259117688647
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake component slightly loose Front flexible brake hose and left/right transfer pipe. (1.1.21 (c))

  5. Pass36,236 miles (+420)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    36,236 miles
    Test number
    428171026816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,816 miles (+463)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    35,816 miles
    Test number
    223029417343
    • MinorFront Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Front control brake light switch functioning but insecure (4.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass35,353 miles (+1,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    35,353 miles
    Test number
    132386827235
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear tyre wearing low across centre of tread

  8. Pass33,976 miles (+490)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    33,976 miles
    Test number
    616300054092
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass33,486 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    33,486 miles
    Test number
    778240759959
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail33,486 miles (+3,517)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,486 miles
    Test number
    130665331831
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass29,969 miles (+1,267)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    29,969 miles
    Test number
    427781237407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,702 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    28,702 miles
    Test number
    135345428089
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp damaged but function not impaired Lens cracked / repaired (1.2.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bush has slight free play Final drive housing has slight play relative to swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

  13. Fail28,702 miles (+1,253)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,702 miles
    Test number
    240887206683
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp damaged but function not impaired Lens cracked / repaired (1.2.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bush has slight free play Final drive housing has slight play relative to swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

  14. Pass27,449 miles (+2,557)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    27,449 miles
    Test number
    268682185114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,892 miles (+3,752)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    24,892 miles
    Test number
    785700804188
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • NoteRear brake slightly binding

  16. Pass21,140 miles (+1,495)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    21,140 miles
    Test number
    628355003123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,645 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    19,645 miles
    Test number
    149411102164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,335 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    19,335 miles
    Test number
    219384401198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail18,873 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,873 miles
    Test number
    100848080065
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)

  20. Pass18,873 miles (+865)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    18,873 miles
    Test number
    121848880424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,008 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    18,008 miles
    Test number
    240815609166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    17,251 miles
    Test number
    134241818208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail17,251 miles (+1,655)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,251 miles
    Test number
    503790718253
    • FailureRear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

  24. Pass15,596 miles (+2,271)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    15,596 miles
    Test number
    800501497127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    13,325 miles
    Test number
    860218586130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 XAK

Does LB51 XAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 XAK is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 XAK?
The MOT on LB51 XAK is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 XAK done?
LB51 XAK was recorded at 37,363 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 1,193 miles a year.
Has LB51 XAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 XAK has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB51 XAK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB51 XAK find?
LB51 XAK passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake binding but not excessively.

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