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Y279 GNN

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,316 mi
Last recorded80,316 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY279 GNN
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 80,316 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 74,941 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 5 May 2017 74,941 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 69,057 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 65,909 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 61,875 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 May 2013 58,503 miles

slight play in paralever bearings

Pass 19 Apr 2012 57,861 miles

slight play in paralever bearing

Pass 22 Apr 2011 55,539 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 52,171 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 48,443 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 48,325 miles

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

oil leak from drive unit

Pass 21 Mar 2008 37,318 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 22,891 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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Y279 GNN is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y279 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 Y279 GNN registered?

Y279 GNN is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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