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SP52 TEU

2002 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

43,578 mi
Last recorded43,578 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 43,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Oil cooler line corroding

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 43,569 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Paralever joint bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 42,876 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 42,876 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 42,761 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 42,454 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 42,418 miles

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 41,300 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 37,899 miles

slight play in swingarm pivot bearing (rear)

Fail 26 Jun 2019 37,893 miles

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

slight play in swingarm pivot bearing (rear)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 37,256 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 35,993 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 33,764 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2010 31,832 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 29,225 miles

front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2008 25,973 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,973 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 TEU is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP52 TEU registered?

SP52 TEU is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is SP52 TEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP52 TEU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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