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Y37 SSE

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

47,019 mi
Last recorded47,019 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY37 SSE
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 47,019 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 45,875 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 42,712 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 39,132 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 37,368 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 33,660 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 24,182 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 15,767 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 15,767 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2014 14,345 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 12,867 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 12,714 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 11,500 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 10,091 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 8,176 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 3,881 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 3,734 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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Y37 SSE is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y37 SSE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y37 SSE registered?

Y37 SSE is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 10 August 2001.

Is Y37 SSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y37 SSE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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