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E655 VJA

2002 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,381 mi
Last recorded76,381 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE655 VJA
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 76,381 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 73,396 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 71,812 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 71,204 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 71,092 miles

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 71,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 69,566 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 68,186 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 68,186 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 66,236 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 66,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Slight play in front lower steering ball joint

Pass 2 Sep 2013 61,578 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 61,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 51,902 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,621 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 34,140 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 26,220 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 17,913 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 17,850 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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E655 VJA is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 E655 VJA, 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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E655 VJA is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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