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Y538 YRV

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,285 mi
Last recorded53,285 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 YRV
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 53,285 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 48,530 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 44,387 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 34,973 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,644 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 28,643 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 28,643 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 20,340 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 20,340 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 14,174 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 Jan 2006 12,804 miles

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

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

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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Y538 YRV is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y538 YRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y538 YRV?

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What year was Y538 YRV registered?

Y538 YRV is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y538 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y538 YRV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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