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FN51 GVW

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,582 mi
Last recorded51,582 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 51,582 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 49,893 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 47,962 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 45,484 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 42,452 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 37,272 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 35,830 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 34,465 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 32,133 miles

rear tyre very near limit

Pass 6 Nov 2007 29,548 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 26,470 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 22,826 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 22,763 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

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 GVW is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GVW, 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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How do I check the history of FN51 GVW?

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What year was FN51 GVW registered?

FN51 GVW is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is FN51 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 GVW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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