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Y139 PBF

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,877 mi
Last recorded47,877 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY139 PBF
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 47,877 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 47,875 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 44,997 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 44,984 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 41,764 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 40,713 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 39,466 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 38,883 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 36,681 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 34,460 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 30,255 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 24,076 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 24,030 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 23,988 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 21,620 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 20,626 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 17,357 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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Y139 PBF is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y139 PBF, 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 Y139 PBF registered?

Y139 PBF is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 14 July 2001.

Is Y139 PBF safe to buy?

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