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FN51 GVE

2001 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,606 mi
Last recorded75,606 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 GVE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 75,606 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 72,490 miles

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 69,207 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 67,579 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 64,743 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 62,932 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 60,287 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 58,422 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 56,038 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 50,489 miles

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

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2015 49,427 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 46,390 miles

slight play in rear diff housing

Pass 6 Sep 2013 41,783 miles

rear suspension squeaks when bounced

Pass 26 Sep 2012 37,702 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 30,606 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 21,894 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 14,824 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 13,282 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 12,447 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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FN51 GVE is a 2001 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 34,490 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN51 GVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 25 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FN51 GVE registered?

FN51 GVE is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FN51 GVE safe to buy?

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