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AP02 TTE

2002 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,432 mi
Last recorded55,432 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 TTE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 55,432 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 55,020 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 54,305 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 54,300 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 52,467 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 52,460 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 52,385 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 52,275 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 51,667 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 50,725 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 50,725 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 49,811 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 48,149 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 47,181 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 44,836 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 37,559 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 30,836 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 23,888 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 18,969 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 10,074 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 10,074 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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 TTE is a 2002 BMW R Series in Black 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 TTE, 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 TTE registered?

AP02 TTE is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 9 August 2002.

Is AP02 TTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP02 TTE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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