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WU51 BZF

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,357 mi
Last recorded112,357 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 BZF
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 112,357 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 112,334 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 112,311 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2023 112,134 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 112,119 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 112,110 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 111,889 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 111,285 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 108,162 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 106,611 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 101,224 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 29 May 2014 101,224 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 May 2013 95,667 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 95,667 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 90,796 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 90,796 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 84,847 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 79,164 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 75,845 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 75,845 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 72,058 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 72,058 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2008 64,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 59,660 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
Full BMW R1150 reliability report

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WU51 BZF is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU51 BZF, 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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WU51 BZF is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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