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FN51 GWG

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,380 mi
Last recorded50,380 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 50,380 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 50,371 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 47,448 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 47,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2024 43,857 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 42,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 42,411 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 41,105 miles

front tyre on 1.6 mm

Pass 10 Nov 2009 39,933 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 37,916 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 35,619 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 32,898 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 GWG is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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 GWG, 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 GWG registered?

FN51 GWG is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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