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WA51 BZL

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

25,222 mi
Last recorded25,222 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 BZL
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 25,222 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 24,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 23,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 21,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 21,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 May 2020 20,801 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 17,660 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 17,165 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 16,334 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 14,355 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 13,007 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 11,853 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 11,853 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 10,953 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 10,271 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 10,271 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 8,368 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 7,831 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 7,089 miles

Rear position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 7,089 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 6,054 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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WA51 BZL is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WA51 BZL, 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 WA51 BZL registered?

WA51 BZL is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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