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SW02 FOJ

2002 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,781 mi
Last recorded34,781 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 FOJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 34,781 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 34,370 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 34,370 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 34,179 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 34,024 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 33,810 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 33,454 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 32,182 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 31,151 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 29,908 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 28,057 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 22 May 2017 28,057 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 May 2016 25,848 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 25,623 miles

abs system not working

Pass 25 Mar 2014
Fail 25 Mar 2014 21,303 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 11,337 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 11,330 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2012 9,153 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 9,017 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 8,866 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 8,866 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 8,787 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 8,048 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 5,810 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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SW02 FOJ is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FOJ, 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

How do I check the history of SW02 FOJ?

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What year was SW02 FOJ registered?

SW02 FOJ is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is SW02 FOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW02 FOJ shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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