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HK51 BDE

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

70,372 mi
Last recorded70,372 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 BDE
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 70,372 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 70,372 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 68,943 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 64,278 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 64,268 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 64,266 miles

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 62,464 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 60,138 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 56,420 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 54,328 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 50,670 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Oct 2010 46,515 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 42,007 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 38,205 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 34,135 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 31,286 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 28,276 miles

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

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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HK51 BDE is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HK51 BDE, 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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What year was HK51 BDE registered?

HK51 BDE is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is HK51 BDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK51 BDE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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