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Y656 ORT

2001 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

15,986 mi
Last recorded15,986 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 ORT
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 15,986 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 15,865 miles

Rear tiny amount of play in drive box bearing mount

Pass 8 May 2024 15,789 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 15,668 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 15,242 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 14,460 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 14,017 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 14,017 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 13,540 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 13,193 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 12,542 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 12,542 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 11,810 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 11,421 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 11,063 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 10,645 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 9,562 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 9,258 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 8,583 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 7,758 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 705 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 6,396 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 6,396 miles

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

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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Y656 ORT is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y656 ORT, 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 Y656 ORT registered?

Y656 ORT is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y656 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y656 ORT shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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