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Y738 XAV

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

42,359 mi
Last recorded42,359 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY738 XAV
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 42,359 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 39,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 39,279 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 37,422 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 35,208 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 35,208 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 33,779 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 33,666 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 30,037 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 24,793 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 23,966 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 20,245 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 19,308 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 18,379 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 18,253 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))

number plate light not working

Pass 24 Jan 2008 17,467 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 17,068 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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Y738 XAV is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y738 XAV, 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 Y738 XAV registered?

Y738 XAV is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y738 XAV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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