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WJ51 FFW

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,211 mi
Last recorded58,211 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 FFW
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 58,211 miles

both tyres slightly worn

slight play in the rear hub

Pass 25 Jul 2024 57,196 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 56,844 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 56,844 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 56,307 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 May 2021 55,668 miles

slight play in rear shock absorber bushes

Pass 22 May 2019 55,333 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 54,143 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2017 52,914 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 May 2016 51,304 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 49,793 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 48,146 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 47,287 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 44,984 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 43,805 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 43,805 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 41,427 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 41,036 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Mar 2008 38,630 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 37,610 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 34,213 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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WJ51 FFW 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 85.7%.

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 WJ51 FFW, 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 WJ51 FFW registered?

WJ51 FFW is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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