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RK02 ZPL

2002 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,838 mi
Last recorded24,838 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 ZPL
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 24,838 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 24,838 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 24,577 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 24,426 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 23,893 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 23,666 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 23,293 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 22,739 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 22,739 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 22,727 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 20,144 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 17,711 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 13,013 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 13,013 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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RK02 ZPL is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RK02 ZPL, 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 RK02 ZPL registered?

RK02 ZPL is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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