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CA02 VVB

2002 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,248 mi
Last recorded49,248 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 VVB
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 49,248 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 48,987 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 47,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 44,307 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 42,764 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 42,751 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 41,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 40,067 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 35,252 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 32,018 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 32,017 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 May 2013 27,634 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 26,163 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 23,793 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 21,491 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 20,664 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 18,617 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 15,987 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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CA02 VVB is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CA02 VVB, 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 CA02 VVB registered?

CA02 VVB is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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