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WA51 BYZ

2001 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,197 mi
Last recorded82,197 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 BYZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Sep 2016 82,197 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner pad on nearside would advise attention (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 74,629 miles

slight play in rear drive bush / bearing

Pass 11 Sep 2014 69,874 miles

Upper Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

rear brake draging slightly not detecting bind on brake test

rear drive bush/ bearing slightly worn

Pass 4 Sep 2013 68,562 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 67,322 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 61,879 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 42,849 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

exhaust silencer cracked on mounting bracket on welds

Pass 4 Aug 2009 30,776 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 23,340 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 21,036 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 16,718 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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WA51 BYZ is a 2001 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WA51 BYZ, 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 WA51 BYZ registered?

WA51 BYZ is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is WA51 BYZ safe to buy?

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