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FN51 GWD

2001 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

30,214 mi
Last recorded30,214 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R110027,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 GWD
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 30,214 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 29,660 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal starting to perish.

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in final drive / wheel assembly. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 29,462 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 26,538 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 20,443 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 18,641 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 18,641 miles

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 17,592 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 17,101 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 15,112 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 14,906 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 14,374 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 13,679 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 13,163 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 12,601 miles

forks raised through top yoke/ to accomodate h/bars/steering gemometry may be affected

handlebars fitted incorrectly/no securing lock bolts fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2010 12,586 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 11,617 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 11,144 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 10,358 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 8,785 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1100?

Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
1,091
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 685
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 341
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 319
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 282
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FN51 GWD is a 2001 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2001 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 27,147 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN51 GWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FN51 GWD registered?

FN51 GWD is a 2001 BMW R1100, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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