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X106 BCS

2001 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,668 mi
Last recorded81,668 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX106 BCS
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 81,668 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 81,576 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 81,553 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned Must Be Central (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 81,550 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned Must Be Central (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 81,497 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

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

fuel cap seal slightly cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2023 81,385 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 81,385 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 81,385 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 81,374 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 79,079 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 77,852 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 76,317 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 76,317 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low was too low, now adjusted correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 73,184 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2018 73,184 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose disc bolt slack - now tight (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 68,725 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 68,725 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 68,625 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 66,321 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 62,929 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 55,860 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 52,479 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 46,233 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 41,423 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 38,376 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 26,511 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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X106 BCS is a 2001 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X106 BCS, 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.

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What year was X106 BCS registered?

X106 BCS is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 February 2001.

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