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Y569 CLJ

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

83,273 mi
Last recorded83,273 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY569 CLJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 83,273 miles

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

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 83,121 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 80,478 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 76,298 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 76,298 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 74,448 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 72,198 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 69,292 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 65,913 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 60,212 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 56,740 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rea brake pads aprox 3mm

Pass 24 Apr 2015 55,630 miles

rear brake pads approx 3mm

Pass 8 Apr 2014 52,250 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 50,516 miles

front and rear susp/stiff

Pass 5 Apr 2012 45,899 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,448 miles

front tyre worn low

rear brake pads half worn

Fail 27 Apr 2010 38,537 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 27 Apr 2010 38,537 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,070 miles

frame covered by body work

Fail 16 Apr 2009 34,070 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

frame covered by body work

Pass 23 Apr 2008 31,611 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 26,373 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 18,322 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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Y569 CLJ is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y569 CLJ, 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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Y569 CLJ is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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