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VO51 KWA

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

29,611 mi
Last recorded29,611 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 KWA
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 29,611 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 27,031 miles

Slight oil leak from rear drive box.

Pass 5 Sep 2020 23,738 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 18,477 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 18,039 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 17,234 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 16,922 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 16,921 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 16,914 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 16,556 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 16,452 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 14,818 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 12,624 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 10,599 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 9,773 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 8,394 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 8,394 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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 KWA is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KWA, 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 KWA registered?

VO51 KWA is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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The MOT history for VO51 KWA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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