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Y642 YRV

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,080 mi
Last recorded47,080 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY642 YRV
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 47,080 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 46,954 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 46,833 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 45,930 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 44,529 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 44,017 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 44,017 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 42,994 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 42,945 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 38,674 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 34,710 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 32,672 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 30,338 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 25,626 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 16,532 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 9,732 miles

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

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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Y642 YRV is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,150cc 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 Y642 YRV, 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

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What year was Y642 YRV registered?

Y642 YRV is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y642 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y642 YRV 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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