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YE02 KGU

2002 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

23,380 mi
Last recorded23,380 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 KGU
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 23,380 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 May 2024 23,270 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 May 2024 23,270 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2016 21,782 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2015 20,189 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 19,819 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 19,408 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 19,391 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 18,401 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 18,130 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 15,389 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 14,352 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 14,162 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 14,150 miles

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 13,501 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 7,906 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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YE02 KGU is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YE02 KGU, 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 YE02 KGU registered?

YE02 KGU is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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