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NL51 UPD

2001 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,077 mi
Last recorded63,077 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 UPD
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 63,077 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 61,918 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 59,969 miles

Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 May 2016 55,586 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 48,250 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 48,180 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 48,180 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 36,203 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 36,203 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 32,565 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 27,822 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 22,364 miles

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

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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NL51 UPD is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NL51 UPD, 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 NL51 UPD registered?

NL51 UPD is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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The MOT history for NL51 UPD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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