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Y543 LGY

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,321 mi
Last recorded73,321 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY543 LGY
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 73,321 miles

Nearside Front Upper Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 69,734 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 65,670 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 65,356 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 65,348 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2011 65,056 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 61,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 55,818 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 50,832 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 48,663 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 37,366 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 37,366 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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Y543 LGY is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 Y543 LGY, 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 Y543 LGY registered?

Y543 LGY is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y543 LGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y543 LGY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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