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WJ51 KHR

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

33,233 mi
Last recorded33,233 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 33,233 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 32,974 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn unevenly around tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 32,605 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 31,988 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 30,682 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 28,803 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 27,012 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 26,566 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 25,629 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 25,020 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 21,710 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 19,874 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 19,233 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 18,005 miles

ABS warning light on

Fail 15 Apr 2010 18,005 miles

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

ABS warning light on

Pass 20 Mar 2009 16,852 miles

Front tyre on 2mm

Pass 29 Jan 2008 15,426 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2006 13,577 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 13,577 miles

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

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 KHR is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KHR, 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 KHR registered?

WJ51 KHR is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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