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LW02 NBX

2002 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,324 mi
Last recorded54,324 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 NBX
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 54,324 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 53,326 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 53,076 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 53,075 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 50,492 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 50,486 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 50,486 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high Bulb incorrectly fitted (1.6)

Pass 9 May 2016 50,453 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 49,566 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 48,909 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 43,305 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 33,705 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 29,287 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 29,222 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 23,413 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 20,375 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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LW02 NBX is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LW02 NBX, 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 LW02 NBX registered?

LW02 NBX is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 7 August 2002.

Is LW02 NBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW02 NBX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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