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LA51 FSJ

2002 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,251 mi
Last recorded66,251 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 FSJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 66,251 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 65,702 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 65,702 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 64,702 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 63,878 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 63,299 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 61,869 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 58,811 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play paralever bearings on final drive (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 54,565 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 44,865 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 40,667 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 37,502 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 36,011 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 35,437 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 31,944 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 29,517 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 27,668 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 23,954 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 20,196 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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LA51 FSJ is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LA51 FSJ, 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 LA51 FSJ registered?

LA51 FSJ is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 24 January 2002.

Is LA51 FSJ safe to buy?

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