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SW02 CTZ

2002 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,697 mi
Last recorded76,697 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 CTZ
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 76,697 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 76,177 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 75,403 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 74,768 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 73,329 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 72,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 71,042 miles

Front slight brake bind

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 69,723 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 67,980 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 61,009 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 60,620 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 39,772 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 39,485 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 30,530 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 22,247 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 20,052 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 19,483 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 19,477 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 24 May 2007 17,539 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 17,539 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 May 2005 13,888 miles
Fail 12 May 2005 13,882 miles

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

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

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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SW02 CTZ is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SW02 CTZ, 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 SW02 CTZ registered?

SW02 CTZ is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is SW02 CTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW02 CTZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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