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Y79 DNU

2001 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,875 mi
Last recorded57,875 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 DNU
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 Apr 2025 57,875 miles

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nail in tyre Piece of wire ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 56,582 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 50,656 miles

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 Jun 2015 44,704 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 41,959 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 40,485 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 39,499 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 38,845 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 37,398 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,132 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 26,659 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 22,371 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 19,573 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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Y79 DNU is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y79 DNU, 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 Y79 DNU registered?

Y79 DNU is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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