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Y872 YRV

2001 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

19,657 mi
Last recorded19,657 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY872 YRV
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 19,657 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 19,469 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 19,208 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 18,344 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 18,009 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 17,837 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 17,338 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 16,248 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 16,248 miles

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

Central Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 10 Jun 2015 15,711 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front tyre valve showing early signs of perishment

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 15,581 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 15,213 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 13,578 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 12,888 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 11,264 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 10,092 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 7,486 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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Y872 YRV is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y872 YRV, 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 Y872 YRV registered?

Y872 YRV is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y872 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y872 YRV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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