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KV51 UAR

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,265 mi
Last recorded43,265 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 UAR
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 43,265 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 43,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking split hose (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2024 42,065 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 41,013 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 40,900 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 40,815 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 40,775 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 40,775 miles

Offside Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 38,174 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 34,327 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 31,907 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 24,866 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 24,866 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 16,786 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 13,760 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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KV51 UAR is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KV51 UAR, 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 KV51 UAR registered?

KV51 UAR is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is KV51 UAR safe to buy?

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