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PL02 WMV

2002 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

38,066 mi
Last recorded38,066 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 WMV
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 38,066 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 37,128 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 36,798 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 36,796 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 36,233 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 34,848 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 34,848 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 33,699 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 32,374 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 31,047 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 30,853 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 30,487 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 29,625 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 28,105 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 27,631 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 24,112 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 22,194 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 19,938 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 19,292 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 16,683 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 14,902 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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PL02 WMV is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 PL02 WMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL02 WMV registered?

PL02 WMV is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is PL02 WMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL02 WMV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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