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Y516 BPL

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,508 mi
Last recorded45,508 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY516 BPL
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 45,508 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 39,729 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))

Pass 9 Sep 2011 35,158 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 30,135 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 24,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 24,820 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 23,259 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 22,511 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 21,945 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 20,854 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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Y516 BPL is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y516 BPL, 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 Y516 BPL registered?

Y516 BPL is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y516 BPL safe to buy?

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