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YL02 JRU

2002 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

80,092 mi
Last recorded80,092 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 JRU
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 80,092 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 80,082 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 78,300 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 78,299 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

possible abs pump fault rear brake pressure releasing when front applied split brakeing system not working correctly

Pass 13 Oct 2023 76,111 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 76,093 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 75,435 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 72,267 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 68,973 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 67,113 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 61,365 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 58,370 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 53,925 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 50,710 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Aug 2010 46,027 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 42,299 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 36,422 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 31,525 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 26,702 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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YL02 JRU is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YL02 JRU, 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 YL02 JRU registered?

YL02 JRU is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 9 August 2002.

Is YL02 JRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL02 JRU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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