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LC51 XWN

2001 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,470 mi
Last recorded58,470 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 XWN
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 58,470 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 58,002 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 56,895 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 56,401 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 54,879 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 54,872 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 52,079 miles

high beam tell tail inop

Fail 5 Aug 2019 52,079 miles

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

high beam tell tail inop

Pass 9 Aug 2018 41,240 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 41,226 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 34,193 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 32,887 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 31,341 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 29,735 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 28,329 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 26,374 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 24,289 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,594 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 20,795 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 16,892 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 11,347 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 5,342 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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LC51 XWN is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LC51 XWN, 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.

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What year was LC51 XWN registered?

LC51 XWN is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is LC51 XWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC51 XWN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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