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N971 SGY

2001 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,316 mi
Last recorded38,316 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN971 SGY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 38,316 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 36,291 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 28,202 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 25,393 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 25,390 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2019 22,376 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 22,347 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 20,961 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 19,938 miles

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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N971 SGY is a 2001 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N971 SGY, 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 N971 SGY?

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What year was N971 SGY registered?

N971 SGY is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 June 2001.

Is N971 SGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N971 SGY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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