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WP51 YGG

2001 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

64,101 mi
Last recorded64,101 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 YGG
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2021 64,101 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 64,057 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 61,202 miles

exhaust poor condition

front lower ball joint dust cover split

Fail 5 Nov 2019 61,200 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust poor condition

front lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 7 Nov 2018 53,516 miles

bottom ball joint dust cover perished

Pass 16 Jul 2018 50,865 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 50,143 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit are low and metal backing is extremely corroded (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2017 48,619 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 47,790 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 46,576 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 45,465 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 44,828 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 44,367 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,544 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 39,973 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 38,679 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,962 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 34,408 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 30,120 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
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WP51 YGG is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WP51 YGG, 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.

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What year was WP51 YGG registered?

WP51 YGG is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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The MOT history for WP51 YGG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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