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X79 OBP

2001 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,566 mi
Last recorded64,566 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX79 OBP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 64,566 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 63,281 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 63,281 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 61,733 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake caliper pin clip missing

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Slight splits on tyre

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

Fail 29 Apr 2023 61,733 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake caliper pin clip missing

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Slight splits on tyre

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 61,424 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

crown wheel bearing noisy

Pass 16 Apr 2021 60,878 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm to rear hub unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 59,449 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 59,448 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 59,448 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 59,448 miles

Front Upper Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 59,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Upper Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 59,448 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 56,644 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,477 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 34,685 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 25,362 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 24,797 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 21,195 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 19,980 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 18,464 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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X79 OBP is a 2001 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X79 OBP, 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 X79 OBP registered?

X79 OBP is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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