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EY51 PSO

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,684 mi
Last recorded49,684 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 PSO
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 49,684 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 49,374 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 48,154 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 45,670 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 42,112 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 39,789 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 33,925 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 33,891 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 31,200 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 30,290 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 30,289 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Clutch switch not working

Exhaust slightly deteriorated rear baffle (7.1.1a)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 29,085 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 28,386 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 27,282 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 26,743 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 24,163 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 18,770 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 18,530 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 15,261 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 12,676 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 9,886 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 9,886 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 9,745 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 8,307 miles

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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EY51 PSO is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EY51 PSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY51 PSO registered?

EY51 PSO is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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