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Y76 EBR

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

46,380 mi
Last recorded46,380 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY76 EBR
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 46,380 miles

Central Front Lower Slight oil leak front of engine

Fail 19 Aug 2025 46,343 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn At final drive has too much play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Slight oil leak front of engine

Pass 19 Apr 2021 44,789 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 43,719 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 41,269 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 39,951 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 37,267 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 35,398 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 34,447 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 32,490 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 26,181 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

ABS SYSTEM FAULTY

Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,063 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 25,278 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 21,170 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 18,301 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 15,837 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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Y76 EBR is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y76 EBR, 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 Y76 EBR registered?

Y76 EBR is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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