MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,656 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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))
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
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)
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)
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
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)
Non rigid plate fixed to bike
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is RG51 FYM safe to buy?
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