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HK51 RUU

2001 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,930 mi
Last recorded78,930 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 RUU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 78,930 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 78,417 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 76,628 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 75,857 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 75,811 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Rear Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 68,277 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 68,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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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HK51 RUU is a 2001 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HK51 RUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HK51 RUU?

You can check the full history of HK51 RUU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HK51 RUU registered?

HK51 RUU is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is HK51 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK51 RUU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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