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PL02 WMX

2002 BMW R1150

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,865 mi
Last recorded48,865 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 WMX
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 48,865 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 48,532 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 48,025 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 48,025 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 47,592 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 46,460 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 46,460 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 41,732 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 37,234 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 36,222 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 36,217 miles

Stop lamp not working rear control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 35,411 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 33,439 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 32,233 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 31,081 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 24,542 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 24,542 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 24,282 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 23,598 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 22,434 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 18,780 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 18,780 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 17,207 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 7 Nov 2006 13,902 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 12,961 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 WMX is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Yellow 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 PL02 WMX, 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 PL02 WMX registered?

PL02 WMX is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 10 August 2002.

Is PL02 WMX safe to buy?

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