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RG51 FYM

2001 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,656 mi
Last recorded75,656 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 FYM
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 75,656 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 75,467 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 74,533 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 73,200 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 70,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit border line pass (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort border line pass (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 70,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit border line pass (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort border line pass (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 60,035 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 49,397 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2015 49,397 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 37,593 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 42,782 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

front brakes minimal binding

offside rear footrest siezed in folded possition

offside rear indicator taped on but secure

Pass 18 Jun 2012 26,550 miles

Both left and right hand grips split

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 26,113 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Both hand grips worn

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 13,369 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

hand grips badly split

number plate cracked

tank filler cap beginning to perish

Pass 17 May 2010 4,188 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 712 miles

Non rigid plate fixed to bike

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 478 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Non rigid plate fixed to bike

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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RG51 FYM is a 2001 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RG51 FYM, 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 RG51 FYM registered?

RG51 FYM is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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