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DG51 FPZ

2001 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,288 mi
Last recorded36,288 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R110027,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 FPZ
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 36,288 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 35,956 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 35,655 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 35,049 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 34,167 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 34,017 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 31,975 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear number plate light not working

Fail 18 Jul 2017 31,969 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 28,910 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 28,910 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 25,332 miles

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

number plate light not working

Pass 26 Jun 2014 21,275 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 17,604 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 14,076 miles

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

number plate light not working

Pass 2 Jun 2011 10,975 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 7,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 4,882 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 4,800 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 4,748 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 4,637 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 4,452 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1100?

Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
1,091
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 685
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 341
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 319
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 282
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DG51 FPZ is a 2001 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 27,147 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 R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG51 FPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG51 FPZ registered?

DG51 FPZ is a 2001 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is DG51 FPZ safe to buy?

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