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Y473 VBP

2001 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,364 mi
Last recorded47,364 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY473 VBP
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 47,364 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 44,528 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 44,481 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 43,981 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 43,981 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 40,521 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 37,868 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 36,992 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 35,987 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 35,958 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 35,913 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 33,776 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 30,990 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 28,692 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 27,383 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 26,659 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 26,659 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 25,040 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 20,570 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 20,338 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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Y473 VBP is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y473 VBP, 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 Y473 VBP registered?

Y473 VBP is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y473 VBP safe to buy?

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