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T25 LOW

2001 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,650 mi
Last recorded28,650 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT25 LOW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 28,650 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 28,632 miles

Offside Front Forks fractured (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 27,198 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 26,291 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 24,714 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 24,075 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 23,245 miles

Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 23,243 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Inner Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 22,304 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 21,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 21,636 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 18,891 miles

ABS lights stays on brakes ok

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 16,134 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 11,705 miles

Inner Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

play in finel drive

Fail 24 Jul 2015 11,705 miles

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

Inner Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

play in finel drive

Pass 5 Jul 2014 8,778 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 5,668 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 5,355 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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T25 LOW is a 2001 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T25 LOW, 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 T25 LOW registered?

T25 LOW is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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