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KF51 YUW

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,794 mi
Last recorded48,794 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 YUW
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 48,794 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 48,794 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Re seal silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 47,811 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 47,607 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 47,513 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 47,504 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 46,572 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 45,097 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 41,375 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 41,375 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 39,540 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 39,540 miles

Nearside Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,670 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 32,388 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 28,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 24,019 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 20,625 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

both front and rear tyrea ON the limit †bt020 120/71-17 + 170/60-17

Pass 22 Sep 2005 18,386 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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KF51 YUW is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KF51 YUW, 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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What year was KF51 YUW registered?

KF51 YUW is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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