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MV51 ZXN

2001 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,755 mi
Last recorded59,755 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2007
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 ZXN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2007 59,755 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 54,033 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 44,660 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 44,660 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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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MV51 ZXN is a 2001 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV51 ZXN, 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

How do I check the history of MV51 ZXN?

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What year was MV51 ZXN registered?

MV51 ZXN is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 24 November 2001.

Is MV51 ZXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV51 ZXN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MV51 ZXN have outstanding finance?

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