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WJ51 KKO

2001 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

110,789 mi
Last recorded110,789 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 KKO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 110,789 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 109,220 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2023 106,084 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 100,425 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 97,425 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 94,363 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 90,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 87,204 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 87,203 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 85,641 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 85,637 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 84,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 84,890 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 81,675 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 76,549 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 71,562 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 66,133 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 58,009 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 52,988 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 48,305 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 46,093 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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WJ51 KKO is a 2001 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ51 KKO, 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 WJ51 KKO registered?

WJ51 KKO is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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