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MJ52 GHO

2002 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

44,298 mi
Last recorded44,298 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 GHO
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 44,298 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Direction indicator insecure both (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 47,968 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 43,675 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 43,018 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 42,810 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 42,373 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 40,921 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 37,470 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 33,624 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 29,281 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 25,313 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 22,135 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 21,477 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 21,461 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 21,018 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 18,867 miles

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

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

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

all brakes binding slightly!

Pass 28 Nov 2006 14,348 miles

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

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

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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MJ52 GHO is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MJ52 GHO, 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 MJ52 GHO registered?

MJ52 GHO is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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