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VX02 UWV

2002 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,089 mi
Last recorded76,089 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 UWV
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 76,089 miles

Fork seals corroded.

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Oil lamp lit on idle.

Oil pipes corroded at front of engine.

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2010 74,327 miles

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

Subframe and drive unit torque arm slightly corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 65,551 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 65,458 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 50,735 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 34,866 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Pass 10 Jan 2006 17,593 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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VX02 UWV is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VX02 UWV, 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 VX02 UWV registered?

VX02 UWV is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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