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Y892 EJO

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,749 mi
Last recorded57,749 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY892 EJO
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 57,749 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 57,749 miles

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 53,988 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 52,362 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 50,912 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 50,912 miles

Central Rear Lower Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 49,462 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 48,164 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 46,311 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 45,350 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 44,086 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 42,505 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 40,813 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 34,619 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 32,970 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,333 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 26,695 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 26,039 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 23,952 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 22,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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Y892 EJO 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 90%.

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 Y892 EJO, 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 Y892 EJO registered?

Y892 EJO is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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