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WX52 LJF

2002 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,548 mi
Last recorded114,548 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 LJF
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 114,548 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 114,548 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 112,448 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 110,327 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 108,671 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 99,727 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 89,768 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 79,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2mm (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 1mm (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2016 67,615 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Both inner pads wearing unevenly (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 63,899 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 63,247 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 59,940 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 13 Aug 2012 59,931 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 11 Aug 2011 56,220 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 56,220 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 44,587 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 32,003 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 15,027 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 11,985 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 9,823 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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WX52 LJF 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 85%.

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 WX52 LJF, 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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WX52 LJF is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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