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CN52 RJO

2002 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,877 mi
Last recorded72,877 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 RJO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 72,877 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 71,215 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 69,032 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 67,155 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 64,639 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 64,638 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect no clear beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 62,827 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 61,451 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 60,339 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 59,700 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 58,789 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 57,837 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 54,792 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 53,298 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 49,352 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 48,123 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 47,061 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 45,372 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 41,841 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 38,980 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,353 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 35,353 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 30,397 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 30,382 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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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CN52 RJO is a 2002 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CN52 RJO, 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 CN52 RJO registered?

CN52 RJO is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is CN52 RJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN52 RJO shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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