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3 PLS

2002 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

86,830 mi
Last recorded86,830 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 PLS
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 86,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Both front sets (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 85,187 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit signs of uneven tyre wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 84,347 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 83,817 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 83,721 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 81,918 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 79,039 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 76,763 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 75,248 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 73,269 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 71,320 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 69,137 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 66,322 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 60,800 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 54,821 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 54,821 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 15 May 2009 49,411 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 40,639 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 31,509 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 25,073 miles

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

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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3 PLS is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2002 BMW R1150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 29,028 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 3 PLS, 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 24 years old, this BMW R1150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 3 PLS registered?

3 PLS is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is 3 PLS safe to buy?

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