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FN51 GWY

2001 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,161 mi
Last recorded34,161 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 GWY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 34,161 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in paralever bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 33,352 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Paralever bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 30,813 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 30,813 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 30,627 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 29,949 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 27,696 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 25,827 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 23,506 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 19,658 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 19,646 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 18,150 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 18,100 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 18,100 miles

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 18,011 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 18,011 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 17,555 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 15,389 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 GWY is a 2001 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FN51 GWY?

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What year was FN51 GWY registered?

FN51 GWY is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FN51 GWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 GWY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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