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Y871 LVX

2001 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

29,652 mi
Last recorded29,652 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY871 LVX
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 29,652 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 28,483 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 27,130 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 27,117 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 25,996 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 24,455 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 23,676 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 22,253 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 21,360 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 18,685 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 18,490 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 18,370 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 18,174 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 17,924 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 17,059 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 16,294 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 15,033 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 12,983 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 10,849 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 10,849 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 8,434 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 11 Jul 2006 8,434 miles

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

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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Y871 LVX is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y871 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 Y871 LVX registered?

Y871 LVX is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 14 July 2001.

Is Y871 LVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y871 LVX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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