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Y122 BEL

2001 BMW R1100

Silver Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,814 mi
Last recorded74,814 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R110027,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY122 BEL
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 74,814 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 74,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 73,878 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 73,550 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 73,138 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 72,321 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 70,600 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 63,260 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

slight oil leak from filler cap o ring

Pass 8 Jul 2017 5,642 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 50,986 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 50,290 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 4,320 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 38,641 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 37,116 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 3,518 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 34,811 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 34,430 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 32,627 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 29,743 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 29,743 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 27,407 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 24,193 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1100?

Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
1,091
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 685
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 341
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 319
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 282
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Y122 BEL is a 2001 BMW R1100 in Silver with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 27,147 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y122 BEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y122 BEL registered?

Y122 BEL is a 2001 BMW R1100, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y122 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y122 BEL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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