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Y853 LVX

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,360 mi
Last recorded47,360 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 LVX
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 47,360 miles

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

wiring loom and brake pipe slightly catching fairing trims

Pass 13 Nov 2021 46,079 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s of rear tyre no tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 45,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 44,874 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 44,845 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2018 43,016 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 42,982 miles

Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort rear effort drops to zero (1.2.1 (e))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 41,243 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 38,969 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 38,078 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 37,080 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 35,687 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 33,727 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 29,885 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 27,197 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 22,905 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 20,796 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 16,219 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 6,471 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 5,425 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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Y853 LVX is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y853 LVX, 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 Y853 LVX registered?

Y853 LVX is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 16 August 2001.

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