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YD51 NXL

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,595 mi
Last recorded40,595 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 NXL
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 40,595 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 40,549 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 39,901 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 39,399 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 38,926 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 34,211 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 34,066 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 34,066 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn drive hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 31,639 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 31,315 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 27,404 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 21,020 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 14,414 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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YD51 NXL is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YD51 NXL, 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 YD51 NXL registered?

YD51 NXL is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for YD51 NXL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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