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AP02 AXN

2002 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,328 mi
Last recorded71,328 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 AXN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 71,328 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 71,319 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort Suspected warped disc (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 69,727 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 67,987 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 66,888 miles

slight play final drive housing

Pass 11 Nov 2020 65,812 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 65,812 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2019 64,897 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 64,853 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 64,648 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 62,683 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 57,957 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 54,340 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 52,203 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 46,888 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 46,886 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 45,409 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,476 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 35,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 26,599 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 21,143 miles

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

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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AP02 AXN is a 2002 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AP02 AXN, 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 AP02 AXN registered?

AP02 AXN is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 June 2002.

Is AP02 AXN safe to buy?

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