CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y846 JMJ

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

57,323 mi
Last recorded57,323 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY846 JMJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 57,323 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 53,844 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 42,251 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 42,243 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 39,281 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 39,281 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 39,005 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front tyre is severly miss shaped

Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,073 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 37,061 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

abs system faulty

Pass 4 Apr 2008 34,255 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 33,835 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 30,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

rear tyre was low on pressure

Pass 25 Feb 2006 26,535 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 26,468 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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
Full BMW R1150 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y846 JMJ is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y846 JMJ, 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

How do I check the history of Y846 JMJ?

You can check the full history of Y846 JMJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y846 JMJ registered?

Y846 JMJ is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y846 JMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y846 JMJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y846 JMJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y846 JMJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.