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GL52 OTB

2002 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

47,985 mi
Last recorded47,985 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 OTB
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 47,985 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 47,846 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 47,292 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 47,292 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 45,478 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 44,465 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 44,081 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 43,109 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 42,429 miles

1/ front brake pads becoming worn

Fail 8 Jul 2015 42,352 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

1/ front brake pads becoming worn

Pass 1 Jul 2014 41,024 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 39,240 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 36,622 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 32,389 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 28,586 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 25,568 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 23,153 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 20,200 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 16,404 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 OTB is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Silver 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 GL52 OTB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GL52 OTB?

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What year was GL52 OTB registered?

GL52 OTB is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is GL52 OTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 OTB 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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