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Y881 JGN

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

92,748 mi
Last recorded92,748 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY881 JGN
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 92,748 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 90,459 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 90,312 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 90,035 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 89,178 miles

Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 88,412 miles

Front Steering balljoint rubber split.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 87,925 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 87,050 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 87,009 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 86,275 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 82,307 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2011 82,307 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside handgrip worn but secure

Tail lamp bulb blown and system is utilising bulb failure system (low power to stop lamp)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 73,884 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 60,808 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 50,468 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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Y881 JGN is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y881 JGN, 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 Y881 JGN registered?

Y881 JGN is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y881 JGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y881 JGN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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