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Y162 YAE

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,390 mi
Last recorded46,390 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY162 YAE
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 46,390 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 46,315 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 46,195 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 46,095 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jul 2021 46,095 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 44,023 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 34,130 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

paralever bearing has slight free play

Pass 15 Jan 2010 31,080 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 28,307 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 28,307 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 21,405 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 17,109 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 15,626 miles

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

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

have to use alot of engine revs to make brake compressor to work fully

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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Y162 YAE is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y162 YAE, 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 Y162 YAE registered?

Y162 YAE is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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