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Y839 BEC

2001 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

16,382 mi
Last recorded16,382 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY839 BEC
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 16,382 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 16,356 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 16,354 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 16,268 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 16,268 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 16,087 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 16,084 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 16,028 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 15,899 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 15,341 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 14,902 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 14,500 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 14,229 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 14,109 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 14,003 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 13,936 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 13,792 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 13,663 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 13,318 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 12,955 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 12,307 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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Y839 BEC is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,100cc 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 Y839 BEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y839 BEC registered?

Y839 BEC is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y839 BEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y839 BEC 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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