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FN51 GUK

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

51,312 mi
Last recorded51,312 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 GUK
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 51,312 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 49,329 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 48,807 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 48,797 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect led bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2023 43,593 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 43,383 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 43,011 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 42,884 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 42,288 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 40,489 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 39,514 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 38,884 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 38,197 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 37,003 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 36,816 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 34,761 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 32,160 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2010 32,160 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 29,768 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 26,988 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 24,411 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 17,280 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 11,343 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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FN51 GUK is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 FN51 GUK, 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 FN51 GUK registered?

FN51 GUK is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 2 October 2001.

Is FN51 GUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 GUK shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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