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LV51 EFR

2001 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,572 mi
Last recorded95,572 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 EFR
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2012 95,572 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 95,572 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 92,472 miles

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

Offside pillion footpeg bent but usable.

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 18 Jul 2011 92,468 miles

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

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

Offside pillion footpeg bent but usable.

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Feb 2010 92,427 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 77,853 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 60,951 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 59,432 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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LV51 EFR is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV51 EFR, 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 LV51 EFR registered?

LV51 EFR is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is LV51 EFR safe to buy?

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