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Y3 LRE

2001 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

33,175 mi
Last recorded33,175 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 LRE
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 33,175 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 32,581 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 32,277 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 31,378 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 29,450 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 27,412 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 24,820 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 22,457 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 19,965 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 19,965 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 18,189 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 15,950 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 15,679 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 15,679 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 15,395 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 15,280 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 15,280 miles

Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 14,874 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 14,874 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 14,172 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 14,069 miles

Offside Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Although rear brake shows efficiency of 30%, due to the fact that the power braking system is inoperative, on a road test the brake is non existent unless applied with extreme pressure.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 12,741 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 12,224 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 10,315 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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Y3 LRE is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y3 LRE, 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 Y3 LRE registered?

Y3 LRE is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is Y3 LRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y3 LRE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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