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VX52 XOT

2002 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

80,912 mi
Last recorded80,912 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 XOT
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2026 80,912 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Handlebars have slight free play on rubber mounts.

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2025 79,031 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear shaft bearings have free play, adjust or replace as necessary. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 77,644 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 75,239 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 72,565 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 71,607 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 70,221 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 65,989 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 62,382 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 59,156 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 56,677 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 52,321 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 50,274 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 48,032 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 45,288 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,288 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 44,851 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 44,141 miles

small cut in tread of rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2008 42,608 miles

small cut in rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2007 41,435 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 38,338 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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VX52 XOT is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VX52 XOT, 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 VX52 XOT registered?

VX52 XOT is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 16 November 2002.

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