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SY51 ZTZ

2001 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,627 mi
Last recorded82,627 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 ZTZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 82,627 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 82,627 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 75,642 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 75,641 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake hose leaking fluid At union (3.2.B4)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component Lower bush, excessively worn (2.3.4)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released Foot pedal (1.3.1e)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front brake pads are wearing thin

Rear brake is only just meeting the requirements

Pass 11 Apr 2017 67,892 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 67,880 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 62,222 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 58,412 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 51,981 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 51,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 45,675 miles

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

front tyre cracking slightly,not down to ply or cords.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 40,475 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 33,160 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 26,502 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 20,456 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 15,480 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 15,471 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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 ZTZ is a 2001 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZTZ, 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 SY51 ZTZ registered?

SY51 ZTZ is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is SY51 ZTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY51 ZTZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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