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VO51 AYK

2001 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,965 mi
Last recorded53,965 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 AYK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 53,965 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 53,597 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 53,597 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 53,531 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,129 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 53,129 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 50,739 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 47,215 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 42,242 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

heavy secondary tread wear on rear tyre

rear tyre tread flatted in centre band

Pass 25 Sep 2006 37,977 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 34,665 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 34,658 miles

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Battery is flat, unable to test electrics

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 AYK is a 2001 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AYK, 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 AYK registered?

VO51 AYK is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is VO51 AYK safe to buy?

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