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Y178 ODV

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,866 mi
Last recorded92,866 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 ODV
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 92,866 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 92,866 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 92,886 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2013 90,427 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 85,042 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 85,042 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 79,814 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 79,814 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 69,304 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 60,356 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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Y178 ODV is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y178 ODV, 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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Y178 ODV is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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