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Y126 BEL

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,385 mi
Last recorded52,385 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 BEL
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 52,385 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 46,242 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,980 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 34,531 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 25,683 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 23,394 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2008 23,380 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 17,969 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 10,526 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 9,789 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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Y126 BEL is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y126 BEL, 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 Y126 BEL registered?

Y126 BEL is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y126 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y126 BEL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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