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WP51 VEK

2002 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,737 mi
Last recorded65,737 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 VEK
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2015 65,737 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 65,737 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 65,730 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

centrestand sticking slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2011 65,686 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Jan 2011 64,845 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 43,404 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 42,714 miles

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

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

exhaust note louder than a similar bike with a standard exhaust

Fail 6 Aug 2009 41,494 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 27,300 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 27,075 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 24,042 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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WP51 VEK is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WP51 VEK, 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 WP51 VEK registered?

WP51 VEK is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 28 February 2002.

Is WP51 VEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP51 VEK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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