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KY51 EUU

2001 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

92,970 mi
Last recorded92,970 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 EUU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 92,970 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 92,545 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front tyre old

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight oil leak on left hand side

Pass 31 Aug 2023 92,329 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyre starting to perish on tread

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 92,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel cap seal mounting point corroded but cap sealing effectively

Fail 14 Jul 2022 92,039 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm rear pivot/joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling rear swing arm pivot worn (2.4 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel cap seal mounting point corroded but cap sealing effectively

Pass 23 Jun 2021 91,015 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 91,015 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 78,145 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 59,649 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top shock mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 42,578 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 42,499 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 33,495 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 26,620 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 26,615 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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 10 Jun 2015 21,029 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 15,929 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 12,404 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 10,163 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 7,760 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 4,050 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 3,934 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 3,734 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 3,497 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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KY51 EUU is a 2001 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2001 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 34,490 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY51 EUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 25 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY51 EUU registered?

KY51 EUU is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is KY51 EUU safe to buy?

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