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Y273 RJB

2001 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,427 mi
Last recorded82,427 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY273 RJB
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 82,427 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 82,411 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 82,121 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 82,089 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 81,791 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 80,978 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 80,115 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 79,629 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 78,815 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 78,815 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 12 May 2016 77,171 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 70,025 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 64,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake fluid looks dark

Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,134 miles

red warning light on in the front inst panel

Fail 13 Jun 2013 51,109 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

red warning light on in the front inst panel

Pass 8 Jun 2012 25,778 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,929 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 31,599 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,915 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,672 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 24,672 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 21,368 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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Y273 RJB is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y273 RJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y273 RJB registered?

Y273 RJB is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y273 RJB safe to buy?

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