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LB51 XAV

2002 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

57,383 mi
Last recorded57,383 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 57,383 miles

Rear Brake clevis joint worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 48,859 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 48,186 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 47,161 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 44,623 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 44,111 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 41,317 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 40,163 miles

Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 38,807 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 36,127 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 36,127 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 32,271 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Mar 2015 31,371 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Sep 2009 23,643 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,328 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 23,278 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 17,538 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 13,281 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 XAV 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 94.4%.

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 LB51 XAV, 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 XAV registered?

LB51 XAV is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is LB51 XAV safe to buy?

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