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LV51 OGN

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

77,366 mi
Last recorded77,366 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 OGN
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 77,366 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 72,745 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 70,282 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 70,278 miles

Front wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation

Pass 18 May 2020 64,840 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2020 64,840 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high load level adjuster reset required (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 62,447 miles

Exhaust baffle starting to corrode at silencer end.

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 56,370 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect Shock not leaking. (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 49,326 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 46,836 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 39,092 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 38,019 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 37,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2011 34,886 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 32,888 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 32,789 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 32,135 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 OGN is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LV51 OGN, 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.

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What year was LV51 OGN registered?

LV51 OGN is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is LV51 OGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 OGN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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