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YR51 WNY

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,820 mi
Last recorded60,820 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 WNY
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 60,820 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 59,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 55,618 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 53,710 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 50,961 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 48,786 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 48,786 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 48,781 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2015 48,698 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 48,698 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 31 May 2014 48,562 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 48,533 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 47,055 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 45,823 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 43,632 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 36,667 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Jul 2007 30,288 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 30,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 18,020 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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YR51 WNY is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YR51 WNY, 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 YR51 WNY registered?

YR51 WNY is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is YR51 WNY safe to buy?

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