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Y397 RDF

2001 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,065 mi
Last recorded53,065 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 RDF
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2026 53,065 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 51,152 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 46,999 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 46,043 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 42,760 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 41,947 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 40,685 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 39,971 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 38,622 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,183 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 36,895 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 35,905 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 35,905 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 32,639 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 30,907 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,688 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 26,061 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 19,781 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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Y397 RDF is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y397 RDF, 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 Y397 RDF registered?

Y397 RDF is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y397 RDF shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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