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LF51 FXE

2001 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,391 mi
Last recorded40,391 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 FXE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2011 40,391 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 37,148 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 36,056 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 21 Feb 2009 36,056 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 35,073 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 31,365 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 30,933 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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LF51 FXE is a 2001 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LF51 FXE, 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

How do I check the history of LF51 FXE?

You can check the full history of LF51 FXE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LF51 FXE registered?

LF51 FXE is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is LF51 FXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 FXE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF51 FXE have outstanding finance?

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