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VO51 AYJ

2001 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

60,158 mi
Last recorded60,158 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 AYJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 60,158 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 59,701 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 59,657 miles

Body panels not completely secure

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 58,245 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 57,020 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 55,769 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 55,769 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 52,573 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 51,482 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 51,467 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake disk worn below recomended limit.Heavily grooved. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 49,341 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 49,341 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 47,068 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 46,683 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 46,230 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 46,015 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 43,279 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 43,103 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 42,296 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 41,088 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 39,685 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 35,631 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 25,427 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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VO51 AYJ is a 2001 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VO51 AYJ, 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 VO51 AYJ registered?

VO51 AYJ is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is VO51 AYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO51 AYJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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