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LJ51 AOB

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,750 mi
Last recorded71,750 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 AOB
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 71,750 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2020 71,750 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2019 69,875 miles

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 10 Jul 2018 67,968 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 67,791 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 67,391 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 67,384 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Jun 2014 65,969 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 64,364 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 63,848 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 62,645 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 61,295 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 57,744 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 50,552 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 41,234 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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LJ51 AOB is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LJ51 AOB, 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 LJ51 AOB registered?

LJ51 AOB is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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