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LB51 MRO

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

41,059 mi
Last recorded41,059 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 MRO
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 41,059 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2024 38,521 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 38,507 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 38,020 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 38,007 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven tread block wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 37,743 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 36,070 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 34,316 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 31,986 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 30,739 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 30,002 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 28,892 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 27,627 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 27,561 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 26,346 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 25,393 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 22,579 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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LB51 MRO is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LB51 MRO, 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 LB51 MRO registered?

LB51 MRO is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is LB51 MRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 MRO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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