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Y138 CLA

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

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Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 CLA
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026
Pass 22 Apr 2025 312 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018
Fail 11 Jun 2018

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2016 195 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 195 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 22 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 61,740 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 56,240 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 34,593 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 23,891 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 19,592 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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Y138 CLA is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y138 CLA, 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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How do I check the history of Y138 CLA?

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What year was Y138 CLA registered?

Y138 CLA is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 4 August 2001.

Is Y138 CLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y138 CLA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y138 CLA have outstanding finance?

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