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PG51 MUO

2001 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,904 mi
Last recorded47,904 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG51 MUO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 47,904 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 46,277 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 45,273 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 44,807 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 42,592 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 39,742 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 37,975 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 33,287 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 30,281 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 28,115 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 28,115 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 28,115 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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PG51 MUO is a 2001 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PG51 MUO, 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 PG51 MUO?

You can check the full history of PG51 MUO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PG51 MUO registered?

PG51 MUO is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is PG51 MUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG51 MUO 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.

Does PG51 MUO have outstanding finance?

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