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WV51 OPS

2001 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

91,649 mi
Last recorded91,649 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 OPS
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 91,649 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced ON DIP BEAM (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 89,780 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 78,653 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 78,653 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 77,407 miles

Front Suspension ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 74,450 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 65,895 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 57,739 miles

Front tyre slightly stepped

Pass 22 Oct 2016 48,261 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 46,968 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 43,962 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 41,924 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 37,068 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 34,151 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 30,337 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 26,442 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 23,708 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,418 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 17,917 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 14,641 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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WV51 OPS is a 2001 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WV51 OPS, 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 WV51 OPS registered?

WV51 OPS is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is WV51 OPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV51 OPS shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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