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HK51 WGE

2001 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,317 mi
Last recorded53,317 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 WGE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 53,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 53,281 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 49,252 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 48,243 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 45,852 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 42,154 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 41,419 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 35,133 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 25,317 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 25,317 miles

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

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 WGE is a 2001 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WGE, 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

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What year was HK51 WGE registered?

HK51 WGE is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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