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AO02 AUL

2002 BMW R1150

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,932 mi
Last recorded66,932 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 AUL
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 66,932 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 64,560 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 63,809 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 62,287 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 62,287 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 60,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 59,351 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2018 59,329 miles

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2017 58,037 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 55,159 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 55,159 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 50,210 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 50,210 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 48,960 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 47,907 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 Sep 2013 47,907 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Sep 2012 46,695 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Sep 2011 44,928 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,246 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 39,446 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 39,441 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Dec 2008 36,567 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 27,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 15,580 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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AO02 AUL is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AO02 AUL, 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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AO02 AUL is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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