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WV51 OPU

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,272 mi
Last recorded58,272 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 OPU
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 58,272 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 56,713 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 51,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 45,996 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 42,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 35,780 miles

Slight wear in seat rubber mounting

Pass 13 Nov 2014 31,330 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 30,151 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 30,151 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 26,842 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 24,807 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 24,807 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 22,497 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 22,497 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 20,189 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 18,383 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 16,202 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 14,131 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 12,298 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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WV51 OPU 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 84.2%.

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 WV51 OPU, 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 WV51 OPU registered?

WV51 OPU is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is WV51 OPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV51 OPU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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