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HJ51 UXS

2001 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,841 mi
Last recorded108,841 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 UXS
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 108,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 108,763 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 103,479 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 99,755 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 99,755 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 91,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 83,480 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 74,700 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 73,248 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 73,248 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 71,778 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 71,778 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 71,113 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 70,196 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 68,487 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 64,962 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 64,962 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 52,488 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 43,894 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front tyre wall has slight perishing

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 36,611 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 34,725 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 34,725 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 30,836 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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HJ51 UXS is a 2001 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HJ51 UXS, 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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What year was HJ51 UXS registered?

HJ51 UXS is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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