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SY51 FWU

2001 BMW R1100

Silver Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

23,680 mi
Last recorded23,680 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R110027,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 FWU
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2026 23,680 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls brake light not working when front brake applied (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2025 23,351 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 23,078 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 22,846 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 22,508 miles

rear hugger rubbing on tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2015 21,204 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 19,567 miles

hugger fouling rear tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2014 19,567 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

hugger fouling rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2013 17,450 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 15,783 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 12,926 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 10,383 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 7,545 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 6,075 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 5,918 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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SY51 FWU is a 2001 BMW R1100 in Silver with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SY51 FWU, 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

How do I check the history of SY51 FWU?

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What year was SY51 FWU registered?

SY51 FWU is a 2001 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SY51 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY51 FWU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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