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Y301 KAD

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,208 mi
Last recorded72,208 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 KAD
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 72,208 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 69,993 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 69,992 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2021 66,899 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 63,679 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 63,673 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 63,666 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 60,260 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 54,265 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 53,658 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 47,053 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 42,362 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 41,345 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 40,824 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2013 40,824 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 37,564 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,189 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 29,648 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 27,396 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 23,092 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 22,996 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,842 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 21,534 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 21,202 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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Y301 KAD is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y301 KAD, 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 Y301 KAD registered?

Y301 KAD is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 4 August 2001.

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