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EJ02 OWE

2002 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

21,702 mi
Last recorded21,702 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 OWE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 21,702 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 20,942 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 20,804 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 19,773 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 19,688 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

ABS lights are not going out

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 13,437 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 13,002 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 12,881 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 11,631 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 11,515 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 10,415 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 7,119 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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EJ02 OWE is a 2002 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 EJ02 OWE, 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 EJ02 OWE registered?

EJ02 OWE is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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The MOT history for EJ02 OWE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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