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LJ51 JJR

2001 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,357 mi
Last recorded54,357 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 JJR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 54,357 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 52,762 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 52,714 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 47,541 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 45,744 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 45,008 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 44,850 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 36,751 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 36,751 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 30,127 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 22 Dec 2016 30,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Jan 2016 12,853 miles

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 valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 2 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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LJ51 JJR is a 2001 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LJ51 JJR, 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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What year was LJ51 JJR registered?

LJ51 JJR is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for LJ51 JJR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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