CarVerify

Free Car Check

HY51 HSC

2001 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1130cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

34,391 mi
Last recorded34,391 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 HSC
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 34,391 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 34,067 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 34,067 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 33,466 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 33,451 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2016 32,438 miles

no plate light not working

Pass 5 Jul 2014 31,172 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 29,136 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 27,069 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 2,651 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 23,904 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 2,043 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 17,957 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 16,346 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 7,366 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1150?

Based on 51,143 MOT tests across 3,967 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
1,399
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
3,967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 623
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 224
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 179
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 105
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 86
Full BMW R1150 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HY51 HSC is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2001 BMW R1150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 30,864 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 R1150 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 623 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY51 HSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1150 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this BMW R1150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HY51 HSC?

You can check the full history of HY51 HSC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HY51 HSC registered?

HY51 HSC is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is HY51 HSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 HSC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HY51 HSC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HY51 HSC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.