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Y647 RSL

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

43,945 mi
Last recorded43,945 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY647 RSL
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 43,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2022 42,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2021 42,050 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 41,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 10 Jan 2019 39,578 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 38,016 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 36,618 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 35,124 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 32,915 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 32,884 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 30,661 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,778 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 27,030 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 25,632 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 25,632 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 25,428 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 25,030 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2005 23,224 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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Y647 RSL is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 Y647 RSL, 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 Y647 RSL registered?

Y647 RSL is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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