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Y864 YYX

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

42,287 mi
Last recorded42,287 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY864 YYX
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 42,287 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

front and rear tyre valves slightly perrished

Fail 15 Apr 2026 42,287 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

engine burning oil

front and rear tyre valves slightly perrished

Pass 22 May 2025 39,754 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 38,330 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 35,666 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 35,666 miles

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 35,661 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 35,661 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 35,428 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 34,583 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 33,978 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 33,333 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 31,432 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 29,954 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 28,340 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 27,167 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 25,083 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 23,077 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 21,777 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 19,245 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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Y864 YYX 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 85%.

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 Y864 YYX, 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 Y864 YYX registered?

Y864 YYX is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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