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WF51 YVE

2001 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,130 mi
Last recorded72,130 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 YVE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 72,130 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 72,130 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 64,232 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 64,232 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 64,027 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 64,027 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 63,060 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 61,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 61,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 52,827 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 47,806 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 44,189 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 38,722 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 30,471 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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WF51 YVE is a 2001 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WF51 YVE, 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 WF51 YVE registered?

WF51 YVE is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is WF51 YVE safe to buy?

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