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Y544 LGY

2001 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,121 mi
Last recorded31,121 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY544 LGY
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 31,121 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 31,106 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 31,096 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

small nail in rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2012 31,022 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 31,005 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 30,931 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 30,887 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 29,923 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 28,889 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 26,153 miles

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

rear braking system appears to require adjustment or repair efficiency 27%

Fail 13 Jul 2006 26,153 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

rear braking system appears to require adjustment or repair efficiency 27%

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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Y544 LGY is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc 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 Y544 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 Y544 LGY registered?

Y544 LGY is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 5 July 2001.

Is Y544 LGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y544 LGY 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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