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KU51 JMX

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

43,713 mi
Last recorded43,713 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 JMX
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 43,713 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 40,803 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 39,918 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 39,296 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 37,846 miles

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 13 Mar 2020 36,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 34,142 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 33,788 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 31,203 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 30,458 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 29,191 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 29,191 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 28,682 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 28,682 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 27,504 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 27,504 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 26,691 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front tyre

R/H Fog light not working

Pass 29 Sep 2011 25,647 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 25,647 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 24,534 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 22,921 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 22,921 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))

Pass 20 Sep 2008 20,234 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Oct 2007 17,386 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 15,240 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 10,742 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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KU51 JMX is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 KU51 JMX, 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 KU51 JMX registered?

KU51 JMX is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for KU51 JMX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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