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LA51 SYH

2002 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

57,686 mi
Last recorded57,686 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 57,686 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 57,008 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 56,279 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 55,533 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 54,725 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 53,391 miles

Brake binding but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 50,586 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 48,034 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 45,027 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 42,772 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 41,164 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 39,927 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 37,749 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,438 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 33,944 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 33,944 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,139 miles

front tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,201 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 25,948 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 22,581 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 SYH 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 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SYH, 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 SYH registered?

LA51 SYH is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 26 February 2002.

Is LA51 SYH safe to buy?

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