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Y298 YKL

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,679 mi
Last recorded40,679 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY298 YKL
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 40,679 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 40,580 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,489 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 40,350 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 39,356 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 38,759 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 36,914 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 34,272 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 34,272 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 31,794 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 31,791 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2010 31,786 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2008 28,230 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 28,230 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005

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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Y298 YKL is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y298 YKL, 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 Y298 YKL registered?

Y298 YKL is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y298 YKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y298 YKL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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