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RA02 UNM

2002 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

52,632 mi
Last recorded52,632 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 UNM
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 52,632 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 52,293 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 52,293 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 51,306 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 47,769 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 45,762 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 42,984 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 39,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 35,633 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2017 32,672 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 29,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 29,310 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 27,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 26,015 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 24,034 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 18,623 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 18,098 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 17,774 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 15,576 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 15,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2006 12,725 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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RA02 UNM 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 86.4%.

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 RA02 UNM, 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 RA02 UNM registered?

RA02 UNM is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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The MOT history for RA02 UNM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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