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HG51 LBY

2001 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,030 mi
Last recorded42,030 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 LBY
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 42,030 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 41,089 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 41,060 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,060 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 40,275 miles

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 16 Oct 2009 38,573 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 38,573 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2008 35,581 miles

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 30 Oct 2007 33,038 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 29,588 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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HG51 LBY is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG51 LBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG51 LBY registered?

HG51 LBY is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is HG51 LBY safe to buy?

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