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YS51 ERU

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,419 mi
Last recorded45,419 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 ERU
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 45,419 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 45,403 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 45,346 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 44,259 miles

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

rear brake pads poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2019 44,019 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2016 42,815 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 41,059 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 38,961 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 35,794 miles

Slight play in rear wheel

Pass 23 Mar 2012 33,613 miles

Slight play in rear wheel

Pass 1 Apr 2011 31,376 miles

Slight play in rear wheel

Pass 8 Apr 2010 28,587 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 25,558 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 25,547 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 21,968 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 18,324 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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YS51 ERU is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YS51 ERU, 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 YS51 ERU registered?

YS51 ERU is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is YS51 ERU safe to buy?

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