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VN51 BZM

2002 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,924 mi
Last recorded35,924 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 BZM
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 35,924 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 35,924 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 35,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front pads aprox 2.0 mm (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 35,693 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 35,657 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 35,204 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 35,166 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 34,394 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 32,394 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 28,989 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 28,967 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 28,535 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 26,481 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 25,143 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 23,160 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 21,623 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 18,204 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,204 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 11,818 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 8,363 miles

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

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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VN51 BZM is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VN51 BZM, 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 VN51 BZM registered?

VN51 BZM is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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