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LB51 MRV

2002 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,613 mi
Last recorded56,613 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 MRV
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 56,613 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 54,586 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 52,222 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 50,545 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 49,406 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 47,819 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 47,027 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 45,897 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 45,897 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 44,802 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 43,163 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 41,618 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 39,944 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 39,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 39,609 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 38,790 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013
Pass 13 Feb 2006 19,056 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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LB51 MRV 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 LB51 MRV, 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 LB51 MRV registered?

LB51 MRV is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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The MOT history for LB51 MRV 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.

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