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KF51 YWD

2001 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,914 mi
Last recorded44,914 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 YWD
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 44,914 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 44,914 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 44,776 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 44,157 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 43,514 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 43,367 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 43,361 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 41,524 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 41,524 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2016 41,197 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 40,252 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 36,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 36,850 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 34,211 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 32,894 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 30,227 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 24,226 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 20,962 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 18,299 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 14,533 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 YWD is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YWD, 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 YWD registered?

KF51 YWD is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is KF51 YWD safe to buy?

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