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Y385 JGX

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,215 mi
Last recorded68,215 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY385 JGX
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 68,215 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 67,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2024 65,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 65,478 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 64,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 61,970 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 61,945 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 60,718 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 55,520 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 53,731 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 50,973 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 48,516 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,516 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 39,389 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 32,112 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 29,319 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 26,107 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 23,410 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 17,896 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 12,728 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 12,728 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 5,847 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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Y385 JGX is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y385 JGX, 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 Y385 JGX registered?

Y385 JGX is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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