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AO52 FET

2002 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,236 mi
Last recorded27,236 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 FET
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 27,236 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 26,016 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 25,268 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 24,619 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 22,939 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 21,748 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 20,934 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 19,972 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 16,682 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 15,643 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 15,643 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Centre Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2015 15,461 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 14,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 12,074 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 11,442 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 10,346 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 9,469 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 9,469 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 7,741 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 6,086 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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AO52 FET is a 2002 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AO52 FET, 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 AO52 FET registered?

AO52 FET is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 November 2002.

Is AO52 FET safe to buy?

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