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S59 AMR

2002 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,244 mi
Last recorded42,244 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS59 AMR
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 42,244 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 41,353 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 37,470 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 35,682 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 33,007 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 30,710 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 29,497 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 27,047 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 26,421 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 26,334 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 23,736 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 20,505 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 20,505 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 16,371 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2011 16,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 11,490 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 11,490 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 9,711 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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S59 AMR is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S59 AMR, 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 S59 AMR registered?

S59 AMR is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is S59 AMR safe to buy?

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