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EA02 FOT

2002 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,248 mi
Last recorded71,248 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 FOT
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 71,248 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 70,854 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2022 70,854 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 70,192 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 68,836 miles

Offside Rear suspension bearing has slight free play final drive knuckle bearing have slight play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Sep 2016 65,914 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 65,571 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 65,255 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 64,719 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 64,100 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 62,977 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 62,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2010 61,546 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 61,546 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 56,655 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 51,452 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 29 May 2008 51,452 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 42,972 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 36,438 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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EA02 FOT is a 2002 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EA02 FOT, 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 EA02 FOT registered?

EA02 FOT is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 18 May 2002.

Is EA02 FOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA02 FOT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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