MOT reliability
Bmw R51
10 vehicles · 18 completed MOT tests analysed
94%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Bmw R51 vehicles and 18 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R51 has an overall 94% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,224 miles.
10
Vehicles
18
MOT tests
105
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw R51 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw R51 MOT tests:
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Other157%
Bmw R51 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (10)
Most common Bmw R51 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R51 MOT tests:
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- fuel filler cap seal poor condition . front number fitted .front fender dented .no indicators fitted .front and rear tyre treads perished . (2 times)
- Oil leak (1 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
Bmw R51 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 437 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 163 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 18,232 |
| 1983 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 51,227 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 4,043 |
| 1940 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 63,414 |
| 1939 | 2 | 5 | 100% | 625 |
| 1938 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 36,739 |
Bmw R51 reliability FAQ
Across 10 Bmw R51 vehicles in our MOT data,
94% pass the MOT (a 6% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw R51 MOT issues are:
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); fuel filler cap seal poor condition . front number fitted .front fender dented .no indicators fitted .front and rear tyre treads perished ..
The typical Bmw R51 in our data has covered around
21,224 miles.
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