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Y297 GNN

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

39,515 mi
Last recorded39,515 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 GNN
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 39,515 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 39,387 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 38,946 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 38,374 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 38,031 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 May 2020 37,619 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 37,508 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 36,922 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 36,457 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 35,222 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 34,273 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 34,273 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 31,308 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 30,973 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 30,219 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 28,474 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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Y297 GNN is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y297 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 Y297 GNN registered?

Y297 GNN is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y297 GNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y297 GNN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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