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FY51 XSE

2001 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,845 mi
Last recorded116,845 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 XSE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 116,845 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 9 Mar 2018 116,845 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 109,323 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 109,225 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of brake disc full brake test to be conducted on retest (3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies control 2 (1.3.1a)

Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2016 103,503 miles

ABS warning lamp on

Pass 12 Dec 2014 102,099 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 97,470 miles

ABS warning lamp lit

Nearside Front Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Front Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 93,683 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 93,675 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 89,098 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 88,991 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 87,715 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

oil cooler return pipe leaking

Fail 23 Mar 2011 87,640 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

ABS light on

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

bolt missing from rear mudguard but not insecure

oil cooler return pipe has slight oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2010 82,905 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 71,110 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 20 Dec 2007 70,683 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2006 54,924 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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FY51 XSE is a 2001 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FY51 XSE, 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.

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FY51 XSE is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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