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AO02 AUY

2002 BMW R1150

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

36,240 mi
Last recorded36,240 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 36,240 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 32,265 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 30,651 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 29,844 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 29,813 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 29,446 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 29,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 26,916 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 24,492 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 21,088 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 20,885 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 20,747 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 19,058 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 19,058 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 18,550 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 15,110 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 13,382 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 20 May 2010 13,382 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 11,492 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 10,440 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 9,505 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 AUY is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AUY, 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 AO02 AUY registered?

AO02 AUY is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 21 May 2002.

Is AO02 AUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 AUY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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