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Y801 WCC

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,109 mi
Last recorded47,109 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY801 WCC
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 47,109 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 44,977 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm shaft pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 42,656 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 40,892 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 38,475 miles

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

Front tyre worn close to wear markers

Pass 13 Jan 2021 37,785 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 37,785 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 35,407 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 34,680 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 34,041 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 33,670 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 31,807 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 27,138 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 21,072 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 21,066 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake master cylinder severely damaged (3.2.B1b)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

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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Y801 WCC is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y801 WCC, 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 Y801 WCC registered?

Y801 WCC is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is Y801 WCC safe to buy?

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