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VO51 KVC

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

26,565 mi
Last recorded26,565 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 KVC
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2025 26,565 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 10 Jun 2024 26,551 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 26,130 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 25,880 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 23,990 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 23,620 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 23,069 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 22,862 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 22,593 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 22,390 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 22,336 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 21,757 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 20,762 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 18,919 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 17,927 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 16,206 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 15,530 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 9,482 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 7,687 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 7,075 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1150?

Based on 51,143 MOT tests across 3,967 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
1,399
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
3,967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 623
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 224
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 179
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 105
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 86
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VO51 KVC is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2001 BMW R1150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 30,864 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R1150 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 623 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO51 KVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1150 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this BMW R1150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VO51 KVC registered?

VO51 KVC is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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