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LW02 NBY

2002 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,585 mi
Last recorded86,585 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 NBY
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 86,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake disc slightly out of alignment.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 86,585 miles

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake disc slightly out of alignment.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 74,726 miles

REAR SUSPENSION SLIGHTLY REDUCED DAMPING.

Pass 15 Feb 2018 58,520 miles

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

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

Rear brake system appears to require adjustment or repair

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 58,285 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 53,793 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 53,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 34,151 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 34,136 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 23,412 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 19,158 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 15,573 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 15,275 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 14,794 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 14,419 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 13,393 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 11,785 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 10,776 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 9,764 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 9,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front 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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LW02 NBY is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NBY, 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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LW02 NBY is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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