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NJ02 MPU

2002 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

56,029 mi
Last recorded56,029 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 MPU
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 56,029 miles

ABS system looks to have been removed bypassed, NOW conventional braking system

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120/70/17 bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake disc loose on bobbins

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear wheel hub bearing slight play

Pass 7 Sep 2024 53,782 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 53,150 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 53,150 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 52,815 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 51,087 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 50,974 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 49,945 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 44,066 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 38,108 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 28,652 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 19,011 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 9,068 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 8,703 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 7,297 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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NJ02 MPU is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 NJ02 MPU, 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 NJ02 MPU registered?

NJ02 MPU is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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