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X552 NBH

2001 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,133 mi
Last recorded34,133 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX552 NBH
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 34,133 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 32,355 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 30,623 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 28,910 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 27,599 miles

o/s(throttle) handgrip split

Pass 1 Feb 2008 25,586 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 16,545 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 16,181 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 16,181 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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X552 NBH is a 2001 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X552 NBH, 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

How do I check the history of X552 NBH?

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What year was X552 NBH registered?

X552 NBH is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is X552 NBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X552 NBH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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