It's possible with large electric motors. Wheel bearings . . . ?
Bearing Damage Possible
Even when a motor is not rotating, it may still be subject to vibration. Proximity to rail lines, busy roads, and/or productions floors will all contribute to the ambient vibration. Even low-magnitude vibration, over time, can cause bearing damage such as false brinelling. This occurs when the machine bearings are stationary but subjected to repeated vibration. Such damage may not be visible to the naked eye until the machine has been placed into operation, when it quickly worsens. I know of one mill where all stored motors are placed on old conveyor belting, to dampen the ambient vibration from nearby machinery.
Motors placed into long term storage should have the shaft rotated at regular intervals both to prevent false brinelling and to redistribute lubricant on the metal surfaces to prevent corrosion. The recommended time interval is monthly depending on the size of the machine. Larger 2 pole machines require more frequent attention than smaller (NEMA-frame) machines. In the case of heavy machines with heavy rotors and long frames, regular rotation of the shaft is critical to prevent the shaft distortion cause by rotor sag. This is a consideration for machines rates approx 1500 hp (1000 KW) and larger. Such machines may need to be rotated weekly. As an extreme example, very large generators a kept rotating slowly at all times to prevent sag. While uncommon, for critical, very large machines, the rotor can be removed and suspended vertically to prevent sagging.