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R8 BSV

2001 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

68,490 mi
Last recorded68,490 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 BSV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 68,490 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 67,269 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 66,392 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 63,266 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 63,266 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 61,330 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 58,798 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 56,026 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 54,574 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 54,386 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 54,386 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 51,282 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 43,980 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 32,807 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 31,243 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 21,950 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 20,516 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 17,954 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 13,189 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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R8 BSV is a 2001 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2001 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 34,490 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 R8 BSV, 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 R8 BSV registered?

R8 BSV is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 August 2001.

Is R8 BSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 BSV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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