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KF51 YVM

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

72,292 mi
Last recorded72,292 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 72,292 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 72,292 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2023 66,263 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 62,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort near to excessive (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

front brake spongy

Pass 3 Jun 2021 54,258 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 54,249 miles

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

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 May 2020 53,104 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 52,895 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 52,895 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 52,590 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 48,227 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 47,936 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 47,667 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 45,261 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 42,940 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 41,496 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 37,936 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 33,237 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 27,300 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 25,491 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 23,444 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 YVM is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KF51 YVM registered?

KF51 YVM is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 6 October 2001.

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