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BCZ 3393

2002 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

74,540 mi
Last recorded74,540 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 3393
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 74,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight bind front wheel

Pass 27 Jan 2020 74,414 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 73,521 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 70,319 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 68,933 miles

Nearside Gear Change rubber missing

Rear Slight play in final drive pivot bearings.

Pass 28 May 2016 65,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 61,974 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 59,567 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 56,284 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 55,815 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 52,488 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 48,419 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 48,419 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 47,064 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 43,648 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 40,001 miles

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

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 36,584 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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BCZ 3393 is a 2002 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BCZ 3393, 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 BCZ 3393 registered?

BCZ 3393 is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is BCZ 3393 safe to buy?

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