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Y559 LNW

2001 BMW R1150

White Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,975 mi
Last recorded40,975 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY559 LNW
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 40,975 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 40,940 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2025 40,409 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 40,409 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 39,638 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 38,649 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 38,238 miles

Front tyre valve slightly perished

Rear tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 20 Jun 2018 36,985 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 35,566 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 35,080 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 34,729 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 33,590 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,615 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 31 May 2008 29,480 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 26,123 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 22,912 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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Y559 LNW is a 2001 BMW R1150 in White with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y559 LNW, 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 Y559 LNW?

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What year was Y559 LNW registered?

Y559 LNW is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y559 LNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y559 LNW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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