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LF51 OWD

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,027 mi
Last recorded74,027 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 OWD
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 74,027 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 73,948 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 73,799 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 78,784 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 73,668 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 73,668 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 71,613 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 68,180 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 41,845 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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LF51 OWD is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LF51 OWD, 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 LF51 OWD registered?

LF51 OWD is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LF51 OWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 OWD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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