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LV52 DHJ

2002 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

62,972 mi
Last recorded62,972 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 DHJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 62,972 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2025 62,950 miles

Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Tyre over 5 years old.

Rear Tyre over 5 years old.

Fail 18 Oct 2025 62,933 miles

Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre over 5 years old.

Rear Tyre over 5 years old.

Pass 5 Oct 2024 62,598 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 62,328 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 62,311 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 61,954 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 61,307 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 60,738 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 60,727 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 58,708 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 57,592 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 56,912 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 56,912 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 55,251 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 51,848 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 48,473 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 42,658 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 36,611 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 29,974 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 24,164 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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LV52 DHJ is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LV52 DHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV52 DHJ registered?

LV52 DHJ is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 21 December 2002.

Is LV52 DHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV52 DHJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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