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ML02 WBZ

2002 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,240 mi
Last recorded84,240 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 WBZ
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 84,240 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 83,776 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 80,387 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 73,595 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 65,637 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 59,545 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 57,813 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 55,450 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 55,450 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 53,029 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 53,029 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 18 Jun 2016 50,862 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 47,561 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 44,209 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 40,335 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 40,329 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 37,610 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 37,610 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 34,107 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 30,883 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 27,099 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 23,332 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 19,685 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 15,964 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 15,964 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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ML02 WBZ is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML02 WBZ, 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 ML02 WBZ registered?

ML02 WBZ is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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