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EY52 OAA

2002 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

71,993 mi
Last recorded71,993 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R Series32,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 OAA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 71,993 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 71,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2024 71,762 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 71,717 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 70,912 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 70,418 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 68,840 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 66,302 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 66,130 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 64,909 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 61,776 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,458 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 58,458 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 51,696 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 45,574 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 45,218 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 42,692 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,170 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 34,387 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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EY52 OAA is a 2002 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EY52 OAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY52 OAA registered?

EY52 OAA is a 2002 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 November 2002.

Is EY52 OAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY52 OAA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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