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KU51 JOA

2001 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

36,884 mi
Last recorded36,884 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 JOA
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 36,884 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 36,119 miles

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

advise, shaft/bearing noise

Fail 29 Jul 2025 36,085 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise, shaft/bearing noise

Pass 29 Jul 2024 34,964 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 34,949 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated oil on inner face ,leaking from hub/shaft (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 33,752 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 33,752 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 32,273 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 32,273 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 24,355 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 22,729 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 22,729 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 22,286 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 21,531 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 19,804 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 18,229 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 17,153 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 16,520 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 15,229 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 14,715 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 14,442 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 14,442 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 13,897 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 13,884 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 13,260 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 12,616 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 11,766 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 10,114 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 JOA is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JOA, 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 JOA registered?

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

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