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HG51 LCP

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,469 mi
Last recorded31,469 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 LCP
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 31,469 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 31,469 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 31,113 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 31,113 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 30,940 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 30,423 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 30,381 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 29,724 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 29,724 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 29,704 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 29,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 29,559 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 29,539 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 29,326 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 29,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 29,029 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 28,545 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 27,485 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 27,127 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 25,308 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 19,733 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 15,248 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 8,765 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 3,784 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 LCP is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LCP, 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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HG51 LCP is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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