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Y521 XJU

2001 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,309 mi
Last recorded19,309 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 XJU
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 19,309 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 15,338 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 13,112 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 11,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 11,405 miles

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 8,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

steering ball joint rubber boot split

Pass 24 Feb 2007 710 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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Y521 XJU is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y521 XJU, 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 Y521 XJU registered?

Y521 XJU is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y521 XJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y521 XJU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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