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AE52 MVW

2002 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,499 mi
Last recorded87,499 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 87,499 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 83,942 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 83,917 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 83,902 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2016 83,715 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 81,915 miles

Motorcycle presented for test with road legal off road type tyres fitted, unable to obtain stable brake test readings - Brake performance acceptable

Pass 14 Apr 2014 78,377 miles

Motorcycle presented for test with road legal off road type tyres fitted, unable to obtain stable brake test readings - brake performance acceptable.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 72,011 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 59,414 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 55,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 55,518 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 55,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 21 Oct 2009 54,742 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 48,530 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 42,476 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 42,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Stone in rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2006 36,586 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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AE52 MVW is a 2002 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MVW, 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 MVW registered?

AE52 MVW is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 November 2002.

Is AE52 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 MVW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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