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OY51 OOB

2001 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,703 mi
Last recorded89,703 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 OOB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 89,703 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 89,626 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 28 Feb 2020 89,623 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 2 Mar 2019 85,963 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 85,963 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 82,985 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 81,956 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 80,333 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 73,643 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 73,643 miles

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

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 73,638 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 71,138 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 71,138 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 67,093 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 67,093 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 59,473 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 51,159 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 44,329 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 44,329 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 36,711 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 31,520 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 27,300 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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OY51 OOB is a 2001 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OY51 OOB, 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.

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What year was OY51 OOB registered?

OY51 OOB is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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