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AE52 MVV

2002 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,910 mi
Last recorded53,910 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 MVV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 53,910 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 52,308 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,227 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 45,227 miles

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

Offside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,371 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 39,371 miles

Centre Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,698 miles

slight play in rear bevel box bearing

Pass 3 Apr 2007 15,539 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 35,540 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 35,540 miles

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

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

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

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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AE52 MVV is a 2002 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AE52 MVV, 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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What year was AE52 MVV registered?

AE52 MVV is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AE52 MVV safe to buy?

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