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WV51 YMM

2001 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,315 mi
Last recorded76,315 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 76,315 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 75,014 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 73,229 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 69,126 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 69,043 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 65,232 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 65,232 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 61,209 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 53,273 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 53,051 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 47,966 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 36,376 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 31,895 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 23,536 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 22,960 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 20,383 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 18,466 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 YMM is a 2001 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YMM, 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 YMM registered?

WV51 YMM is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is WV51 YMM safe to buy?

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