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LJ51 AUW

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

41,579 mi
Last recorded41,579 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 AUW
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 41,579 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 39,092 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 35,198 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 32,849 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 27,112 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 22,795 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 22,786 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 22,571 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 22,519 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 22,421 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 22,253 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 21,970 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 21,764 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 21,764 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 21,557 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 21,204 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 19,977 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 18,960 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 17,929 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 16,849 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 16,849 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 16,849 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 16,849 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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 AUW is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ51 AUW registered?

LJ51 AUW is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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The MOT history for LJ51 AUW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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