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DG51 BBV

2001 BMW R1150

Purple Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,276 mi
Last recorded47,276 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 BBV
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 47,276 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 46,469 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 45,965 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 44,820 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 44,808 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 42,929 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 42,929 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 42,865 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 40,589 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 35,799 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 34,873 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 32,781 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 30,950 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 30,950 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 30,831 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 28,564 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 25,573 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 18,814 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,493 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 14,542 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 11,272 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 11,272 miles

Front Lower Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the BMW R1150?

Based on 51,143 MOT tests across 3,967 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
1,399
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
3,967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 623
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 224
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 179
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 105
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 86
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DG51 BBV is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Purple with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2001 BMW R1150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 30,864 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 R1150 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 623 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG51 BBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1150 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this BMW R1150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG51 BBV registered?

DG51 BBV is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is DG51 BBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 BBV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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