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Y284 RJB

2001 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,039 mi
Last recorded46,039 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY284 RJB
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 46,039 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 45,338 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 44,812 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 44,271 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 43,667 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 43,396 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 43,030 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 43,024 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside fork stanchion slight oil leak

Rear wheel damaged bead rim distorted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 38,835 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing with rear wheel on ground ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 34,751 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 30,935 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 28,718 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 28,718 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 25,815 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,092 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 20,371 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 13,596 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 12,303 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 11,202 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 10,591 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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Y284 RJB is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y284 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.

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Y284 RJB is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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