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KS51 ZWE

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,896 mi
Last recorded88,896 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 ZWE
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 88,896 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 87,519 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 86,901 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 78,322 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 78,321 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 78,308 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 78,301 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 77,964 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 77,916 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 76,292 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 31 May 2016 76,292 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 74,730 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 73,679 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 71,782 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 69,342 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 67,330 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 64,662 miles

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 53,277 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 19,711 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 6,600 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 6,516 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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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KS51 ZWE is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KS51 ZWE, 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 KS51 ZWE registered?

KS51 ZWE is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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The MOT history for KS51 ZWE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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