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Y271 GNN

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,749 mi
Last recorded38,749 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY271 GNN
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 38,749 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 38,717 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 35,213 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 32,656 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 26,807 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 22,758 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 20,461 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 15,937 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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Y271 GNN is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y271 GNN, 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 Y271 GNN registered?

Y271 GNN is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y271 GNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y271 GNN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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