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DE02 LZU

2002 BMW R1150

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,526 mi
Last recorded23,526 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 LZU
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 23,526 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak engine

Fail 27 Aug 2025 23,514 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak engine

Pass 19 Aug 2024 18,935 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 17,073 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 13,767 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 13,767 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 11,435 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 11,023 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 10,742 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 10,595 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 9,995 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 9,995 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 9,255 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 9,099 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 8,828 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 8,541 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 8,438 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 7,856 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 7,614 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 7,075 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 5,532 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 4,399 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 3,418 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 3,418 miles

Front Lower Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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DE02 LZU is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DE02 LZU, 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 DE02 LZU registered?

DE02 LZU is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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