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FN51 GVP

2001 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

62,114 mi
Last recorded62,114 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 GVP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 62,114 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 60,798 miles

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

Front Tyre wall cracking

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 59,506 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 57,320 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 54,724 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 51,765 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 51,765 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working Front & Rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle Sticking (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2020 48,817 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 45,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 37,676 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 50,714 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 36,356 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 35,307 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Nov 2012 33,916 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Nov 2011 32,159 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 30,658 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,388 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,934 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 22,716 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 21,920 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 GVP is a 2001 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GVP, 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 GVP registered?

FN51 GVP is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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