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Y197 YPX

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

70,928 mi
Last recorded70,928 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 YPX
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 70,928 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 70,391 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 69,589 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 69,598 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 69,314 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 68,176 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 67,396 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 66,198 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 63,622 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 62,412 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 60,848 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 59,030 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 56,072 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 52,141 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 50,143 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 47,822 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 45,576 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 43,892 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 36,050 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 35,799 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 34,827 miles

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

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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Y197 YPX is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y197 YPX, 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 Y197 YPX registered?

Y197 YPX is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y197 YPX safe to buy?

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