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SP52 RHV

2002 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

22,129 mi
Last recorded22,129 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 RHV
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 22,129 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 21,842 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 21,561 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 21,343 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 20,637 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 17,570 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 17,570 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 14,082 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 14,082 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 11,429 miles

very early signs of rear brake bind

Pass 5 Jun 2018 10,733 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 10,673 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 10,450 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 10,023 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 9,656 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 9,441 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))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 8,881 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 8,881 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 8,077 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 8,077 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 7,125 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 7,125 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 6,336 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 6,336 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 5,970 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 5,088 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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SP52 RHV is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SP52 RHV, 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 SP52 RHV registered?

SP52 RHV is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 12 October 2002.

Is SP52 RHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP52 RHV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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