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GL52 OSW

2002 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,683 mi
Last recorded43,683 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 OSW
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 43,683 miles

panels in way of some test items

Pass 16 Sep 2024 42,132 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 38,158 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 33,195 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 27,114 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 27,114 miles

Headlamp aim not tested no low beam (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 20,913 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 20,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 18,041 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 10,376 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 10,376 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 10,365 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 10,112 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 8,391 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 7,469 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 5,636 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 4,324 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 4,307 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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GL52 OSW is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GL52 OSW, 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 GL52 OSW registered?

GL52 OSW is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is GL52 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 OSW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL52 OSW have outstanding finance?

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