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SW51 GVE

2001 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,380 mi
Last recorded22,380 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R110027,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 GVE
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2025 22,380 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 19,786 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 19,735 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 18,348 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 17,406 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 16,988 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 14,820 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 11,894 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 8,052 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 7,400 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 6,789 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 5,996 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 4,813 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 4,288 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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SW51 GVE is a 2001 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW51 GVE, 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 SW51 GVE registered?

SW51 GVE is a 2001 BMW R1100, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is SW51 GVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW51 GVE shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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