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Y209 HGX

2001 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,714 mi
Last recorded61,714 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY209 HGX
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 61,714 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 56,410 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 56,400 miles

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 50,369 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 50,369 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2010 44,457 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 40,063 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 40,063 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 34,849 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 34,839 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2007 27,339 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 23,796 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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Y209 HGX is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y209 HGX, 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 Y209 HGX registered?

Y209 HGX is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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