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Y248 EBY

2001 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,085 mi
Last recorded63,085 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY248 EBY
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 63,085 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 59,906 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 56,715 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 54,547 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 51,906 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 49,569 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 47,224 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 44,639 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 42,201 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 40,860 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 40,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 40,018 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 40,018 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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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Y248 EBY is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y248 EBY, 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 Y248 EBY registered?

Y248 EBY is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y248 EBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y248 EBY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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