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LF02 ETV

2002 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,823 mi
Last recorded67,823 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 ETV
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 67,823 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 66,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2024 66,942 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2023 63,732 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 63,084 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 61,642 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 61,639 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2015 61,519 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 61,519 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 60,850 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 58,893 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front lower wishbone ball joint dust cover split.

Fail 5 Mar 2013 58,893 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front lower wishbone ball joint dust cover split.

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 55,250 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 52,233 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 52,233 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 46,989 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 46,989 miles

Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 42,474 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 33,138 miles

rear tyre worn low in centre

Pass 13 Apr 2006 24,474 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 24,344 miles

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

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

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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LF02 ETV is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LF02 ETV, 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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LF02 ETV is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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