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RE02 BVZ

2002 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,368 mi
Last recorded47,368 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 BVZ
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 47,368 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 45,036 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 43,850 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 43,294 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 43,293 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2020 37,228 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 29,388 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 25,357 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 22,903 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 18,041 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 15,113 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 15,096 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 15,096 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 15,087 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 15,051 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 15,045 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 14,836 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 12,580 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 12,043 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 7,763 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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RE02 BVZ is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RE02 BVZ, 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 RE02 BVZ registered?

RE02 BVZ is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 5 April 2002.

Is RE02 BVZ safe to buy?

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