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LV51 EHE

2001 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,189 mi
Last recorded56,189 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 EHE
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,189 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 49,731 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 49,731 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,832 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 37,836 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 30,860 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 25,119 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 25,119 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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 EHE is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc 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 EHE, 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 EHE registered?

LV51 EHE is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is LV51 EHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 EHE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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