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Y779 NFB

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,974 mi
Last recorded57,974 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY779 NFB
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2014 57,974 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 57,974 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2013 50,269 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 50,269 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Slight play in rear paralever bearings

Pass 20 Jan 2012 37,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 30,907 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 26,523 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 19,041 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 6,282 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 3,470 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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Y779 NFB is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y779 NFB, 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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Y779 NFB is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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