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CE52 BWJ

2002 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,526 mi
Last recorded58,526 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 BWJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 58,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 57,033 miles

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 17 May 2016 56,789 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 55,698 miles

Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 13 May 2015 55,698 miles

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

Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 51,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 45,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 45,605 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 41,472 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 31,863 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 31,863 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 25,569 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 25,569 miles

Offside Front Upper Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 17,104 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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CE52 BWJ is a 2002 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CE52 BWJ, 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 CE52 BWJ registered?

CE52 BWJ is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is CE52 BWJ safe to buy?

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