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HV51 YGE

2001 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,997 mi
Last recorded50,997 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 YGE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 50,997 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 50,997 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 47,675 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 44,071 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 38,506 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 38,063 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted both discs (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 38,063 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted both discs (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 37,367 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front & Rear tyres just starting to perish.

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 37,367 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front & Rear tyres just starting to perish.

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 36,569 miles

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

Front position lamp inoperative.

Rear registration plate detriated.

Fail 11 Oct 2011 36,521 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front position light inoperative.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 33,658 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 26,729 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 19,494 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 18,592 miles

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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HV51 YGE is a 2001 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HV51 YGE, 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.

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What year was HV51 YGE registered?

HV51 YGE is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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