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WF51 OVS

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

68,429 mi
Last recorded68,429 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 OVS
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 68,429 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 65,535 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 62,121 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 60,179 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 59,338 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 58,989 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 58,989 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bevel drive pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2019 58,093 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 55,022 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 50,563 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 43,356 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 39,534 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 36,532 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 33,342 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 29,596 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 26,716 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 24,218 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,538 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,405 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 22,799 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 22,234 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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WF51 OVS is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 WF51 OVS, 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 WF51 OVS registered?

WF51 OVS is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is WF51 OVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF51 OVS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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