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LV51 EFO

2001 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,208 mi
Last recorded64,208 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 EFO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 64,208 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 45,294 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2010 45,294 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 30,035 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 30,025 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 25,989 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 24,968 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 24,968 miles

Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 23,429 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 23,429 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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LV51 EFO is a 2001 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LV51 EFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV51 EFO registered?

LV51 EFO is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LV51 EFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 EFO shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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