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FN51 GWX

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,570 mi
Last recorded61,570 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 61,570 miles

Abs has been removed or bypassed so now conventional brake system

Pass 25 Sep 2023 58,335 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 58,335 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 53,901 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 51,998 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2020 46,826 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 46,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 46,597 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 45,918 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 43,970 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 43,970 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 42,333 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 41,323 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 40,853 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 39,370 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 35,885 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 31,630 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,534 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

slight play in paralever bearing

Pass 13 Aug 2007 24,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 21,465 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 GWX is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Silver 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 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 GWX, 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 GWX registered?

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

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