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Y416 MDW

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,533 mi
Last recorded85,533 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY416 MDW
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 85,533 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 85,522 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 84,642 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 84,642 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 84,374 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 83,725 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 81,382 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 81,347 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 77,431 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 73,075 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 71,308 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2015 71,308 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 66,251 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 66,251 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 65,434 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 62,374 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 56,986 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 48,474 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 40,624 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 30,820 miles

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

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

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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Y416 MDW is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y416 MDW, 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 Y416 MDW registered?

Y416 MDW is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is Y416 MDW safe to buy?

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