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WA02 UBS

2002 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,804 mi
Last recorded20,804 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 UBS
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 20,804 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 20,768 miles

Front Front tyre showing age related cracks.

Pass 23 Jun 2023 20,763 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 20,763 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 20,721 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 20,685 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 20,636 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 20,636 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 20,444 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 20,440 miles

Front Valve stem perished slightly

Rear Valve stem perished slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2017 20,245 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 20,223 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 May 2015 19,788 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 19,178 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 18,979 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 18,961 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 18,961 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 18,767 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 18,467 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 18,264 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 18,013 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 18,013 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle insecure (1.4.2c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 15,076 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2006 15,076 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 12,670 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 12,670 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(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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WA02 UBS is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WA02 UBS, 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 WA02 UBS registered?

WA02 UBS is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for WA02 UBS shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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