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Y779 WCC

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

23,931 mi
Last recorded23,931 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY779 WCC
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 23,931 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 23,765 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 23,383 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 23,358 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 23,201 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 23,173 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 22,552 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 22,502 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 21,693 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 20,357 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 19,466 miles

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

Number plate illumination lamp inoperative.

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

Pass 3 May 2014 18,617 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 18,146 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 17,482 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 16,918 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 16,918 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 16,911 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 15,831 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 15,831 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 14,877 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 14,051 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 13,413 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 12,487 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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Y779 WCC is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y779 WCC, 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 Y779 WCC registered?

Y779 WCC is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 23 April 2001.

Is Y779 WCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y779 WCC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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