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WV51 YML

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,122 mi
Last recorded140,122 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 YML
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 140,122 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 140,109 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 140,109 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front mudguard catches exhaust when steering is operated

Pass 17 Jan 2020 140,105 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 140,105 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 133,041 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 126,144 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Fail 26 Oct 2017 126,144 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 119,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 106,200 miles

Front wheel slight buckle

Pass 10 Oct 2014 80,937 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 63,886 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 57,618 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 57,618 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 50,499 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 47,978 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 40,448 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 40,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 34,967 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 28,122 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 25,508 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 YML is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YML, 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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WV51 YML is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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