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S66 MTP

2001 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

27,217 mi
Last recorded27,217 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS66 MTP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 27,217 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 27,198 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 27,030 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 26,627 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 26,567 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 26,558 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 26,558 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 26,464 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 25,861 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 25,520 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 25,517 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 23,634 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 21,222 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 16,753 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 10,990 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 4,887 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 4,887 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn control not readily accesible. (1.7.2a)

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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S66 MTP is a 2001 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S66 MTP, 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 S66 MTP registered?

S66 MTP is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is S66 MTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S66 MTP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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