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MV52 VLH

2002 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

21,257 mi
Last recorded21,257 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 VLH
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 21,257 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 21,107 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 20,550 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 19,875 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 19,307 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 18,843 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 17,753 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 15,624 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 12,900 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 9,040 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 9,035 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 5,235 miles

A.B.S. system has been removed from this motorcycle

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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MV52 VLH is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MV52 VLH, 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 MV52 VLH registered?

MV52 VLH is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is MV52 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV52 VLH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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