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WV51 YMK

2001 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,780 mi
Last recorded76,780 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 YMK
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 76,780 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 76,768 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated could be shaft and not bearing (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

front screen loose

Pass 9 Mar 2022 74,855 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearings are slightly rough

Pass 22 Aug 2020 74,259 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 71,348 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 69,682 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 69,273 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 62,585 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 55,018 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 46,344 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 45,880 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 44,618 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 44,618 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Lower Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 43,416 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 43,416 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Feb 2007 35,266 miles

signs of brake fluid around front brake reservoir.

signs of brake fluid around front o/s and n/s banjo bolts.

Pass 21 Feb 2006 25,929 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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WV51 YMK is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WV51 YMK, 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 WV51 YMK registered?

WV51 YMK is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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