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AE02 HDC

2002 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

77,559 mi
Last recorded77,559 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 HDC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 77,559 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 77,015 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 76,861 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 76,861 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 76,675 miles

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 76,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 75,927 miles

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

front left hand side bobbins worn

Fail 1 Apr 2016 75,927 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

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

front left hand side bobbins worn

Pass 22 Apr 2015 74,018 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 74,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle dirty and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front brake pad retaining spring plates fitted incorrectly.

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 70,826 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 70,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 66,276 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 66,276 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 60,748 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 60,745 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 56,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 56,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 53,453 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 48,336 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 43,402 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 38,160 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 28,678 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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AE02 HDC is a 2002 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2002 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 32,818 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE02 HDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 24 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AE02 HDC is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is AE02 HDC safe to buy?

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