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SY51 OXU

2001 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,804 mi
Last recorded18,804 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 OXU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 18,804 miles

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

rear brake nipple snapped

Fail 14 Jun 2019 18,804 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake nipple snapped

Pass 27 Feb 2013 17,825 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 15,728 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 15,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 15,407 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 14,705 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 14,705 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 14,471 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 12,570 miles

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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SY51 OXU is a 2001 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SY51 OXU, 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

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What year was SY51 OXU registered?

SY51 OXU is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SY51 OXU safe to buy?

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