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RO51 WVA

2001 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,415 mi
Last recorded157,415 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 WVA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 157,415 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 131,950 miles

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

advise rear brake master cyl level low in fluid

Pass 8 Nov 2008 118,812 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 103,355 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 83,267 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 82,812 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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RO51 WVA is a 2001 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RO51 WVA, 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

How do I check the history of RO51 WVA?

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What year was RO51 WVA registered?

RO51 WVA is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RO51 WVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 WVA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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