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Y808 PSL

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

52,465 mi
Last recorded52,465 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY808 PSL
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 52,465 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened play in brake disc carriers (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

no high beam warning light

Fail 7 Aug 2025 52,465 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened play in brake disc carriers (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

no high beam warning light

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 51,897 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 49,409 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

no high beam warning light

Pass 22 Jun 2020 48,717 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 48,427 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 46,427 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 45,827 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 44,789 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 42,786 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 39,944 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 38,152 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 34,328 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 33,810 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 33,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 May 2007 29,614 miles

no plate not working

Pass 7 Nov 2005 29,614 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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Y808 PSL is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y808 PSL, 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 Y808 PSL registered?

Y808 PSL is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y808 PSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y808 PSL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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