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LG51 OXT

2001 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,181 mi
Last recorded65,181 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 OXT
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 65,181 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 65,180 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low because of pads (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Front Brake disc floats have lots of play

Pass 19 Nov 2016 61,526 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn Both (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 56,838 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Front Tyre out of shape

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 52,368 miles

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

front tyre out of shape.

Fail 8 Dec 2014 52,368 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

front calipers require servicing.

front tyre out of shape.

Pass 16 May 2012 52,007 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 50,688 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2011 50,617 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2011 50,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear 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 28 Apr 2010 48,970 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 31,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 14,912 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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LG51 OXT is a 2001 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LG51 OXT, 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.

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LG51 OXT is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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