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Y879 LJX

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,826 mi
Last recorded46,826 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY879 LJX
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2013 46,826 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 45,773 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 43,067 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 38,744 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,128 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 29,008 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 21,341 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 14,257 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 13,810 miles

Front 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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Y879 LJX is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y879 LJX, 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 Y879 LJX registered?

Y879 LJX is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y879 LJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y879 LJX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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