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KY02 VVB

2002 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,151 mi
Last recorded46,151 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY02 VVB
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 46,151 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear FINAL DRIVE HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 16 Jul 2025 44,536 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 44,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 43,702 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 42,400 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 42,400 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect BULB NOT FITTED PROPERLY (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2016 41,773 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 40,329 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 39,356 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 37,612 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 35,603 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 34,589 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 30,317 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 30,317 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 27,567 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,439 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 22,223 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 17,335 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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KY02 VVB is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KY02 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 KY02 VVB registered?

KY02 VVB is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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