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ME02 RBV

2002 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

21,479 mi
Last recorded21,479 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME02 RBV
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 21,479 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 21,471 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 21,451 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 21,445 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 21,389 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 21,386 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 21,025 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 20,887 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 18,979 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 18,072 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 18,072 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 14,937 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 10,509 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 6,947 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 6,643 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 5,433 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 4,985 miles

rear tyre central line wearing flat

Pass 12 Apr 2010 4,759 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 4,400 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 4,196 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 3,976 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 3,766 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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ME02 RBV is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ME02 RBV, 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 ME02 RBV registered?

ME02 RBV is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for ME02 RBV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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