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Y459 VKK

2001 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,476 mi
Last recorded18,476 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY459 VKK
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2026 18,476 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 18,386 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 18,237 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 May 2022 17,159 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear swingarm corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2021 16,908 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 16,570 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 16,161 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 12 Jun 2018 15,459 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 15,077 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 14,424 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 13,407 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 12,431 miles

Number plate light not working

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 May 2013 11,692 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 10,615 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 9,434 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 8,137 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 6,717 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 5,751 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 5,181 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 3,217 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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Y459 VKK is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y459 VKK, 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 Y459 VKK registered?

Y459 VKK is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 11 April 2001.

Is Y459 VKK safe to buy?

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