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HK51 GRU

2001 BMW R 1150 Rt

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,616 mi
Last recorded43,616 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW R 1150 Rt32,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 GRU
MakeBMW
ModelR 1150 Rt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,616 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,185 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 41,165 miles

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 40,666 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 38,652 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 36,068 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R 1150 Rt?

Based on 943 MOT tests across 199 vehicles.

92.6%
Pass Rate
1,691
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
199
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 4
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 4
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 3
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HK51 GRU is a 2001 BMW R 1150 Rt in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 BMW R 1150 Rt models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 32,178 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 1150 Rt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK51 GRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R 1150 Rt typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this BMW R 1150 Rt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK51 GRU registered?

HK51 GRU is a 2001 BMW R 1150 Rt, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is HK51 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK51 GRU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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