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RO51 RXB

2001 BMW R1100

Yellow Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,140 mi
Last recorded63,140 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R110027,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 RXB
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 63,140 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 62,145 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 61,138 miles

Rear pads starting to get low

Pass 15 Jun 2023 60,624 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 60,051 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 59,037 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 58,597 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 57,363 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 55,536 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 55,536 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering damper in such a condition that the steering action is impaired. (2.1.2d)

there is play in the rear drive box between that and the swing arm

Rear Oil leak rear drive box is leaking oil

Pass 24 Apr 2017 54,443 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 53,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 51,134 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 49,865 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,799 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 43,128 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 35,778 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 27,170 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 27,170 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 23,071 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 23,071 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 19,960 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 17,446 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 11,681 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1100?

Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
1,091
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 685
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 341
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 319
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 282
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RO51 RXB is a 2001 BMW R1100 in Yellow with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 27,147 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 R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO51 RXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO51 RXB registered?

RO51 RXB is a 2001 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RO51 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 RXB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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