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Y272 YEB

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

48,819 mi
Last recorded48,819 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY272 YEB
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 48,819 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 48,777 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 46,748 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 44,633 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 44,633 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 38,096 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 37,823 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 35,623 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 34,958 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 34,700 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 32,740 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 31,909 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 29,946 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 27,082 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 23,841 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 21,524 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 21,057 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 15,438 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005

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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Y272 YEB is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 Y272 YEB, 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 Y272 YEB registered?

Y272 YEB is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 9 June 2001.

Is Y272 YEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y272 YEB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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