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AP02 HRA

2002 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

69,616 mi
Last recorded69,616 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 HRA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 69,616 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 67,859 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators light intensity reduced Lens taped (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Free floating discs, Movement at mount points noted but not excessive. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2023 64,912 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 64,912 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Bulb replaced (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 64,607 miles

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess wheel rim around spoke holes (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 64,323 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess hub (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 64,020 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 62,996 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 57,329 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 50,909 miles

ABS LIGHT ON

Brake component is slightly corroded Steel brake hose connectors and fittings corroded front and rear. (3.1.5)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

OIL LEAK AROUND SIGHT GLASS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn Brake disc is discolored from heat (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 50,837 miles

Abs light is on

Engine corrosion

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 50,837 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Engine corrosion

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 50,740 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2c)

abs light on

front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 May 2011 49,966 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 46,570 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 40,333 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 35,153 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 29,168 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 23,500 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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AP02 HRA is a 2002 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AP02 HRA, 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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AP02 HRA is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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