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Y127 BEL

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,220 mi
Last recorded53,220 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY127 BEL
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 53,220 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 51,612 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 51,612 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 48,876 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 45,651 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 37,075 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 31,956 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 31,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 31,459 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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Y127 BEL is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y127 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 Y127 BEL registered?

Y127 BEL is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y127 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y127 BEL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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