MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,316 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
slight play in paralever bearings
slight play in paralever bearing
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
oil leak from drive unit
How Reliable is the BMW R1150?
Based on 51,143 MOT tests across 3,967 vehicles.
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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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Y279 GNN is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 16 July 2001.
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