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RJ52 WZL

2002 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,365 mi
Last recorded55,365 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 WZL
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 55,365 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm showing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2026 55,353 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2025 52,708 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 49,958 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 47,030 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 47,030 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2020 44,736 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 39,197 miles

bolt loose on crash bar

fairings fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2018 37,155 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 36,653 miles

Rear brake hose in poor condision

Pass 3 Oct 2016 34,287 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 29,731 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 28,042 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 28,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 26,282 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 26,282 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 23,892 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 19 May 2011 22,393 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 22,393 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 20,970 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 19,322 miles

Rear caliper bleed nipple snapped off (Not Leaking)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 18,012 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 15,488 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 May 2006 15,488 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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RJ52 WZL is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RJ52 WZL, 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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RJ52 WZL is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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