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Y546 JAE

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

51,093 mi
Last recorded51,093 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY546 JAE
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 51,093 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 49,137 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 48,659 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 48,655 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 48,622 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 48,605 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 47,569 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 47,374 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 46,223 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 44,677 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 43,661 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 42,652 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 41,679 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 40,293 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 36,810 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 34,495 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 32,816 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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Y546 JAE is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y546 JAE, 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 Y546 JAE registered?

Y546 JAE is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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