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Y809 NEN

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

36,742 mi
Last recorded36,742 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY809 NEN
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 36,742 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 35,363 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2024 32,823 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit flat spot (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 32,816 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected brake binding (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit flat spot (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 28,867 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2022 28,701 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 28,695 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 28,688 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 28,619 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 27,238 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 25,958 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 25,333 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 22,809 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 20,931 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012
Pass 14 Mar 2011 19,510 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 18,492 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,967 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,132 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 14,569 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 12,696 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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Y809 NEN is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 Y809 NEN, 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 Y809 NEN registered?

Y809 NEN is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y809 NEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y809 NEN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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