MOT Status
ValidMileage
97,607 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW R1150?
Based on 51,143 MOT tests across 3,967 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y831 BFX is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
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 Y831 BFX, 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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How do I check the history of Y831 BFX?
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What year was Y831 BFX registered?
Y831 BFX is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 7 April 2001.
Is Y831 BFX safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y831 BFX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does Y831 BFX have outstanding finance?
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