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NJ52 OSU

2002 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

34,899 mi
Last recorded34,899 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 OSU
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 34,899 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 31,572 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 29,085 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 29,077 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2020 25,952 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 25,115 miles

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

n/s/f footrest clip missing

Pass 2 Nov 2018 22,210 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 20,427 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 13,453 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 12,055 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 10,658 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 9,319 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 5,659 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 4,725 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 4,634 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 4,481 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 4,133 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 3,585 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 2,940 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 2,263 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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NJ52 OSU is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 NJ52 OSU, 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 NJ52 OSU registered?

NJ52 OSU is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is NJ52 OSU safe to buy?

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