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R80 NDJ

2001 BMW R Series

Cream Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,837 mi
Last recorded28,837 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 NDJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 28,837 miles

FRONT AND REAR TYRES HAIRLINE CRACKS APPEARING

Fail 30 May 2026 28,837 miles

FRONT AND REAR TYRES HAIRLINE CRACKS APPEARING

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 28,699 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 28,680 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2023 28,656 miles

both tyres perished on side wall

Pass 13 Aug 2022 28,634 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 28,634 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 28,577 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 28,552 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 28,518 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 28,404 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 28,121 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 27,987 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 27,899 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 27,679 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 27,559 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 27,310 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 27,159 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 26,876 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 26,744 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 25,711 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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R80 NDJ is a 2001 BMW R Series in Cream with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R80 NDJ, 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

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What year was R80 NDJ registered?

R80 NDJ is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is R80 NDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R80 NDJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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