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Y952 YPX

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

43,156 mi
Last recorded43,156 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY952 YPX
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 43,156 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 42,170 miles

Headlamp masked at time of test to flatten beam image

Fail 2 Apr 2025 42,167 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel Front operated brake control for rear brake - effort drops off when brake fully applied. (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel Rear operated brake control for rear brake - effort drops off when brake fully applied. (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp masked at time of test to flatten beam image

Pass 20 Jul 2023 40,520 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 39,871 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 38,351 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 36,018 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 36,000 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 35,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 35,939 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 35,899 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 35,534 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 35,534 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 35,495 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,026 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 34,792 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 34,446 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 33,929 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 33,313 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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Y952 YPX is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y952 YPX, 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 Y952 YPX registered?

Y952 YPX is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 23 August 2001.

Is Y952 YPX safe to buy?

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