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NC02 PCO

2002 BMW R1150

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,686 mi
Last recorded64,686 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC02 PCO
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 64,686 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 64,645 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 64,331 miles

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp front side light (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 63,393 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 63,164 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 63,164 miles

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted brake pad retainer missing. (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 62,643 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 59,590 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 56,185 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 56,185 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2017 54,699 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 48,477 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 48,477 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 44,169 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 32,308 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 30,856 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 29,368 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 29,368 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 28,608 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 27,965 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 27,965 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 26,092 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 26,092 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 21,949 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 17,606 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 14,167 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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NC02 PCO is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NC02 PCO, 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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NC02 PCO is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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