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WA51 BZN

2001 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,656 mi
Last recorded41,656 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 BZN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 41,656 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 41,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front left inside pad borderline (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 37,649 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 34,659 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 34,187 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 34,187 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))

Pass 4 Oct 2014 32,359 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 32,359 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Apr 2013 30,186 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 30,186 miles

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 26,851 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 24,846 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 22,869 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 21,295 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 21,295 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 17,599 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 15,940 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 15,127 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 BZN is a 2001 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WA51 BZN, 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 BZN registered?

WA51 BZN is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is WA51 BZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 BZN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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