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HV51 EJU

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

86,834 mi
Last recorded86,834 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 EJU
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 86,834 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 86,834 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Cannot test exhaust system for leaks as the bike don't run!!

Pass 7 Feb 2023 86,814 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 82,455 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded border line pass between 2 flexes from each calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear tie bar

Pass 22 Feb 2021 79,825 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

corrosion to rear tie bar

Fail 15 Feb 2021 79,807 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

corrosion to rear tie bar

Pass 20 Jan 2020 78,616 miles

Offside Front inner brake pad wearing thin

Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2019 74,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 68,379 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 68,191 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 62,371 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 62,285 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 58,074 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 50,713 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 45,860 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 43,623 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 42,289 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,648 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 41,192 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 39,935 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 37,411 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 32,637 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 32,621 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 30,226 miles

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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HV51 EJU is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HV51 EJU, 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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HV51 EJU is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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